Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Other catering premises
Latest rating available
Essential Food Co food hygiene rating
Essential Food Co
Whittingham
Northumberland
NE66 4SA Inspected 4 March 2026
Northumberland
NE66 4SA Inspected 4 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Northumberland
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Essential Food Co in Northumberland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 4 March 2026. Essential Food Co is registered as an Other catering premises and is located at Whittingham, Northumberland, NE66 4SA.
- Business name
- Essential Food Co
- Business type
- Other catering premises
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 4 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 288249
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
4 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Essential Food Co.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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