Morpeth Spice

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Morpeth Spice is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 29 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange, Morpeth, NE61 2TW, in the Northumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Northumberland oversees 3,530 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Northumberland is 4.9 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
29 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange, Morpeth
Postcode
NE61 2TW
Local Authority
Northumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
288049

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Morpeth Spice?

Morpeth Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Northumberland.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Morpeth Spice last inspected?

Morpeth Spice was last inspected on 2025-05-07. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Morpeth Spice located?

Morpeth Spice is located at 29 Grange Road, Stobhill Grange, Morpeth , NE61 2TW, in the Northumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE61 postcode area.