Victoria House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Victoria House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 6 December 2023, more than 2 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: Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5QA
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Victoria House sits behind roughly 2,778 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ← Victoria House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 Very 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 Victoria House 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 Victoria House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brio Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Brio Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bedlington Stead Lane Primary School School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bank Top Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Big Mammas Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bedlington Station Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Carols Kidz Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Victoria House
What is Victoria House's food hygiene rating?
Victoria House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Victoria House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Victoria House last inspected?
Victoria House was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 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 Victoria House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Victoria House compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Victoria House holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Victoria House 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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