Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst 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 16 March 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: Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9HN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst 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% | ← Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst 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 Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry Fare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Fry Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Ashington Minors Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Coffee Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst
What is Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst's food hygiene rating?
Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst 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 Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst last inspected?
Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst was last inspected on 16 March 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 Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst?
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 Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst 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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