Central Primary School Lower Site food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Central Primary School Lower Site 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Milburn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0AX
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Central Primary School Lower Site 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 Primary School Lower Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central Primary School Lower Site 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 Primary School Lower Site, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Minors Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Bait Box Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Central Primary School Lower Site
What is Central Primary School Lower Site's food hygiene rating?
Central Primary School Lower Site has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Central Primary School Lower Site 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 Primary School Lower Site last inspected?
Central Primary School Lower Site was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Primary School Lower Site?
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 Central Primary School Lower Site compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Central Primary School Lower Site is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Central Primary School Lower Site 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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