Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School 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 13 November 2024, 19 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: Stead Lane, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5JS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School 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% | ← Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School 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 Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brio Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Brio Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bank Top Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Terriers FC 2022 C.I.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bedlington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Big Mammas Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Academy School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School
What is Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School 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 Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School last inspected?
Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School 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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