Alnwick Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Alnwick Service Station 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 14 July 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: Hawfinch Drive, Cawledge Business Park, Alnwick, NE66 2BF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Alnwick Service Station 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% | ← Alnwick Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alnwick Service Station 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 Alnwick Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Rontec Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Hogs Head Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Alnwick Town Juniors Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Duchess Community High School School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Alnwick Service Station
What is Alnwick Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Alnwick Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Alnwick Service Station 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 Alnwick Service Station last inspected?
Alnwick Service Station was last inspected on 14 July 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 Alnwick Service Station?
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 Alnwick Service Station compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Alnwick Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Alnwick Service Station 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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