Springways food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Springways holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: 56 Regent Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1LT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Springways 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% | ← Springways | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Springways 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 Springways, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 38 Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Blyth Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Blyth United Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Buffalo Community Association Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Doppio's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Blyth Community Hospital Catering Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Springways
What is Springways's food hygiene rating?
Springways has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Springways 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springways last inspected?
Springways was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Springways?
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 Springways compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Springways is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Springways 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
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Springways 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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