Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 February 2024, 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: Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XQ
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd 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 Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shilbottle Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Gateway Church Northumberland Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Shilbottle Children & Young Peoples Project (SCYPP) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Shilbottle Community Hall Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Londis Shilbottle Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| The Haven Community Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd
What is Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 February 2024.
Is Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd last inspected?
Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd was last inspected on 13 February 2024, 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 Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shilbottle Friendly Frogs Ltd 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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