G G & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
G G & Sons 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 20 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: 100 Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RN
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so G G & Sons 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% | ← G G & Sons | |
| 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 G G & Sons 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 G G & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Family Pizza Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Dinotots Ashington Limited Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ashington RAOB Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Colliers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
Questions about G G & Sons
What is G G & Sons's food hygiene rating?
G G & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 20 November 2024.
Is G G & Sons 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 G G & Sons last inspected?
G G & Sons was last inspected on 20 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 G G & Sons?
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 G G & Sons compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while G G & Sons holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects G G & Sons 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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