Choppington Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Choppington 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Eastgate, Scotland Gate, Choppington, NE62 5RR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Choppington 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% | ← Choppington 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 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 Choppington 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 Choppington Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choppington Social Welfare Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cleaswell Hill School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Choppington Primary School
What is Choppington Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Choppington Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Choppington 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 Choppington Primary School last inspected?
Choppington Primary School was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Choppington 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Choppington 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 Choppington Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Choppington 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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