Carols Kidz food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Carols Kidz holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2026, 3 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: 20 School Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7JQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Carols Kidz 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% | ← Carols Kidz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Carols Kidz 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 Carols Kidz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Station Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bedlington Station Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Big Mammas Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bedlington Academy School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bank Top Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Brio Desserts Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Brio Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Carols Kidz
What is Carols Kidz's food hygiene rating?
Carols Kidz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 April 2026.
Is Carols Kidz 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carols Kidz last inspected?
Carols Kidz was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 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 Carols Kidz?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carols Kidz compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Carols Kidz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Carols Kidz 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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