Ruby Cantonese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 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: 131 Ashington Drive, Stakeford, Northumberland, NE62 5AF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Ruby Cantonese Takeaway 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% | ← Ruby Cantonese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ruby Cantonese Takeaway 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 Ruby Cantonese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinchilla Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Dilshad Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cleaswell Hill School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bridge View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Eats & Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bomarsund Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Ruby Cantonese Takeaway
What is Ruby Cantonese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Ruby Cantonese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruby Cantonese Takeaway last inspected?
Ruby Cantonese Takeaway was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Ruby Cantonese Takeaway?
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 Ruby Cantonese Takeaway compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Ruby Cantonese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Ruby Cantonese Takeaway 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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