Frameworks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Frameworks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 24 Bridge Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2BP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Frameworks 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% | ← Frameworks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Frameworks 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 Frameworks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deja Vu Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2018 |
| Cafe @ 25 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| 14 Stanley Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Asmara Indian Cuisine & Cocktail Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Gillespies Couture Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Fabio's Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chilli Raj Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about Frameworks
What is Frameworks's food hygiene rating?
Frameworks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Frameworks 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Frameworks last inspected?
Frameworks was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Frameworks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Frameworks compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Frameworks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Frameworks 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
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