Battle Hill Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Battle Hill Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 May 2023, more than 3 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: Battle Hill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1BB
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Battle Hill Convenience Store 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% | ← Battle Hill Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Battle Hill Convenience Store 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 Battle Hill Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Oxfam Bookshop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| High Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Hexham Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Hexham Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Danielle's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Beaumont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Battle Hill Convenience Store
What is Battle Hill Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Battle Hill Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 May 2023.
Is Battle Hill Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Battle Hill Convenience Store last inspected?
Battle Hill Convenience Store was last inspected on 16 May 2023, more than 3 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 Battle Hill Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Battle Hill Convenience Store compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Battle Hill Convenience Store holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Battle Hill Convenience Store 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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