Shadwiches food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Shadwiches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: 199 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3LB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Shadwiches among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Shadwiches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 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 Shadwiches 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 Shadwiches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Spartans Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Crofton Supermarket Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Croftway Academy School/college/university | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Blyth Rugby & Cricket Club Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Family Shopper @ The Joiners Arms Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Broadway Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Broadway Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Blyth Community Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Shadwiches
What is Shadwiches's food hygiene rating?
Shadwiches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Shadwiches 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shadwiches last inspected?
Shadwiches was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Shadwiches?
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 Shadwiches compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Shadwiches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shadwiches 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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