Nelson Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Nelson Village Stores 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 January 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: 81-87 Arcot Avenue, Nelson Village, Cramlington, NE23 1EY
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Nelson Village Stores 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% | ← Nelson Village Stores | |
| 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 Very 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 Nelson Village Stores 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 Nelson Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB Events Ice Cream Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Al's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Cramlington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Beaconhill Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| CJ's Funhouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Nelson Village Stores
What is Nelson Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Nelson Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 20 January 2023.
Is Nelson Village Stores 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 Nelson Village Stores last inspected?
Nelson Village Stores was last inspected on 20 January 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 Nelson Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Nelson Village Stores compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Nelson Village Stores holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Nelson Village Stores 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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