Indus Group food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Indus Group 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1EZ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Indus Group 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% | ← Indus Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Indus Group 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 Indus Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Majestic Wines Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| Little Tinklers Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Mr Ants Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Costa@Next Hexham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Next Retail Limited Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Hexham General Hospital Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| HVS Cafe and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Indus Group
What is Indus Group's food hygiene rating?
Indus Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Indus Group 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 Indus Group last inspected?
Indus Group was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Indus Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Indus Group compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Indus Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Indus Group 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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