Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd 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 12 April 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: 5 Wordsworth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 5RF
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd 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% | ← Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd | |
| 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 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 Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd 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 Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Broadway Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Dinotots Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Blyth Rugby & Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Community Food & Friendship Blyth Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Blyth Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Big Bite Pizza Blyth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cub Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd
What is Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 April 2023.
Is Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd 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 Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd last inspected?
Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd was last inspected on 12 April 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 Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Poets Corner (Blyth) Ltd 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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