Meadowdale Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Meadowdale 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 26 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: Hazelmere Avenue, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6HA
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Meadowdale Academy among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Meadowdale 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 397 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 Very 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 Meadowdale 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 Meadowdale Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bedlington West End Primary School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Chahals Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ajwaa Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Chester Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bedlington Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Bedlington Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Meadowdale Academy
What is Meadowdale Academy's food hygiene rating?
Meadowdale Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Meadowdale 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 Meadowdale Academy last inspected?
Meadowdale Academy was last inspected on 26 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 Meadowdale Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Meadowdale Academy compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Meadowdale Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Meadowdale 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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Understanding this rating
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