The Oaks food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
The Oaks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Durban Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1PT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Oaks among the 2,778 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Oaks none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Oaks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boora Stores Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Blyth Central Family Hub Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Coms Weddings & Events Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Buffalo Community Association Other catering premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Blyth Community Hospital Catering Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Oaks
What is The Oaks's food hygiene rating?
The Oaks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Oaks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oaks last inspected?
The Oaks was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oaks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oaks compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Oaks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Oaks and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Oaks is one of 284 rated food businesses in Blyth. See every hygiene rating in Blyth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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