The Secret Spa food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Secret Spa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2023, more than 2 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: Middle Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Secret Spa 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% | ← The Secret Spa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Secret Spa 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 The Secret Spa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Lal Khazana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Londis Shilbottle Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Scarlett's Helping Hand Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Gateway Church Northumberland Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Shilbottle Children & Young Peoples Project (SCYPP) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Shilbottle Community Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Secret Spa
What is The Secret Spa's food hygiene rating?
The Secret Spa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 December 2023.
Is The Secret Spa 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Secret Spa last inspected?
The Secret Spa was last inspected on 4 December 2023, more than 2 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 The Secret Spa?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Secret Spa compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Secret Spa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Secret Spa 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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