Glentons Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Glentons Bakery 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2b Myrtle Street, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0AP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Glentons Bakery 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% | ← Glentons Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Glentons Bakery 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 Glentons Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Central Primary School Lower Site School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cafe Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
| Fresh Smash / Hungry Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Glentons Bakery
What is Glentons Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Glentons Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Glentons Bakery 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 Glentons Bakery last inspected?
Glentons Bakery was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Glentons Bakery?
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 Glentons Bakery compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Glentons Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Glentons Bakery 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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