Central Upper Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Central Upper Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Third Avenue, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9BE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Central Upper Academy among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Central Upper Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 Central Upper Academy 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 Central Upper Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Bait Box Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ashington Minors Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Central Primary School Lower Site School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Chisholm Bookmakers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Central Upper Academy
What is Central Upper Academy's food hygiene rating?
Central Upper Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Central Upper Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Upper Academy last inspected?
Central Upper Academy was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Central Upper Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Central Upper Academy compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Central Upper Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Central Upper Academy 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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