The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JU
How this rating has changed
The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill 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 West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill 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 West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherkhan of Alnwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Adam & Eve Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Alnwick Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Leo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Pizza Royale Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Carlo's Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Copperfields Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill
What is The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill's food hygiene rating?
The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill last inspected?
The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. 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 West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The West Gate Fish & Chips & Grill 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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