The Fruit Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Fruit Shop 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 19 June 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: 83 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6AD
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fruit Shop 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% | ← The Fruit Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Fruit Shop 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 The Fruit Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Caffe Bertorelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Coble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Flame Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ladhar's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Artisan Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cresswell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Keir Hardie Court Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
Questions about The Fruit Shop
What is The Fruit Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Fruit Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 June 2023.
Is The Fruit Shop 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 The Fruit Shop last inspected?
The Fruit Shop was last inspected on 19 June 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 The Fruit Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fruit Shop compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Fruit Shop holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Fruit Shop 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Fruit Shop is one of 60 rated food businesses in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea →
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