Majestic Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Majestic Wines 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 28 September 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: Station Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1AJ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Majestic Wines 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% | ← Majestic Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Majestic Wines 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 Majestic Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Indus Group Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Little Tinklers Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Beat - Root Cafe Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Hexham General Hospital Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| HVS Cafe and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Costa@Next Hexham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Acomb Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Majestic Wines
What is Majestic Wines's food hygiene rating?
Majestic Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 September 2021.
Is Majestic Wines 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 Majestic Wines last inspected?
Majestic Wines was last inspected on 28 September 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 Majestic Wines?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Majestic Wines compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Majestic Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Majestic Wines 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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