A one star rating means “major improvement is necessary”.
Inspectors look at areas such as hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, along with management of food safety, when giving a rating.
There are no zero star venues where “urgent i mprovement is required”.
These are the cafés, takeaways, pubs, shops and other places awarded one star.
(Data correct according to the Food Standards Agency website on January 16, 2025):

5. Flexible Support Options, Blyth
Flexible Support Options, Blyth. Last inspection: 6 December 2023. Hygienic food handling - Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Major improvement necessary Management of food safety - Good Photo: Google

6. High Pit Pizza, Cramlington
High Pit Pizza, Cramlington. Last inspection: 11 July 2024 Hygienic food handling - Generally satisfactory Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Generally satisfactory Management of food safety - Major improvement necessary Photo: Google

7. J Charlton & Sons Ltd, Cambois
J Charlton & Sons Ltd, Cambois Farm Road, Cambois. Last inspection: 4 November 2024 Hygienic food handling - Generally satisfactory Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Improvement necessary Management of food safety - Major improvement necessary Photo: Google

8. Nisa Local, Alnwick
Nisa Local, Bondgate Within, Alnwick. Last inspection: 14 August 2023 Hygienic food handling - Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Generally satisfactory Management of food safety - Major improvement necessary Photo: Ian Smith