Station Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Station Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 162 Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8HG
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Station Convenience Store sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Station Convenience Store | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Station Convenience Store 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 Station Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothal Primary School Lower Site School/college/university | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Ashington RAOB Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Brightside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Ashington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Station Convenience Store
What is Station Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Station Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 April 2023.
Is Station Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Station Convenience Store last inspected?
Station Convenience Store was last inspected on 12 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Station Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station Convenience Store compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Station Convenience Store holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Station Convenience Store 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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