Sewingshields Heritage Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Sewingshields Heritage Meats 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 15 January 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: Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6NW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Sewingshields Heritage Meats 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% | ← Sewingshields Heritage Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sewingshields Heritage Meats 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 Sewingshields Heritage Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewingshields Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| D J & C Armstrong Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Housesteads Roman Fort Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Housesteads Roman Fort Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Falconry Days Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
Questions about Sewingshields Heritage Meats
What is Sewingshields Heritage Meats's food hygiene rating?
Sewingshields Heritage Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 January 2024.
Is Sewingshields Heritage Meats 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 Sewingshields Heritage Meats last inspected?
Sewingshields Heritage Meats was last inspected on 15 January 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 Sewingshields Heritage Meats?
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 Sewingshields Heritage Meats compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Sewingshields Heritage Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Sewingshields Heritage Meats 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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