The White Stuff food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The White Stuff 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 10 August 2021, more than 4 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: 17 Market Place, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1HG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The White Stuff among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The White Stuff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 White Stuff 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 White Stuff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevards Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Made of Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Mr Simms Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Pleased to Meet You Morpeth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Enjoy Beer Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Barluga Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The White Stuff
What is The White Stuff's food hygiene rating?
The White Stuff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 August 2021.
Is The White Stuff 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 White Stuff last inspected?
The White Stuff was last inspected on 10 August 2021, more than 4 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 White Stuff?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Stuff compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The White Stuff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The White Stuff 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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Understanding this rating
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The White Stuff is one of 158 rated food businesses in Morpeth. See every hygiene rating in Morpeth →
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