Randhawa Junction food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Randhawa Junction holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: 32-34 Woodhorn Villas, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9JD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Randhawa Junction among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← Randhawa Junction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Randhawa Junction 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 Randhawa Junction, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Fry Fare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Fry Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Randhawa Junction
What is Randhawa Junction's food hygiene rating?
Randhawa Junction has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 December 2023.
Is Randhawa Junction 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Randhawa Junction last inspected?
Randhawa Junction was last inspected on 19 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 Randhawa Junction?
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 Randhawa Junction compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Randhawa Junction is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Randhawa Junction 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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