Heron Frozen Foods Limited
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Heron Frozen Foods Limited is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at 477 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5EX, in the Gateshead local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 May 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Gateshead oversees 1,671 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Gateshead is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Heron Frozen Foods Limited?
Heron Frozen Foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Gateshead.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?
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 Heron Frozen Foods Limited last inspected?
Heron Frozen Foods Limited was last inspected on 2023-05-16. 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 Heron Frozen Foods Limited located?
Heron Frozen Foods Limited is located at 477 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead , NE9 5EX, in the Gateshead local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE9 postcode area.