Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2018-03-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5QQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 March 2018, 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Bedlington, Northumberland
Postcode
NE22 5QQ
Local Authority
Northumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
288739

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust?

Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust last inspected?

Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust was last inspected on 2018-03-26. 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 Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust located?

Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust is located at Bedlington, Northumberland , NE22 5QQ, in the Northumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE22 postcode area.