Food Hygiene Ratings in Northumberland
Explore hygiene ratings for businesses across the local authority.
Safety Pass Rate
86.5%
Total Inspected
3,565
Need Improvement
482
14 Stanley Street
NE24 2BU
1901 Catering Ltd
NE61 6HZ
1911 Coffee Co Ltd
NE65 0BZ
1966 Coffee
No Postcode
19th Hole
NE65 9QP
1st Class Food
TD15 2SQ
21st Century Herbs
NE46 3NU
2nd Cramlington Scout Group
NE23 6HR
A & B Young
NE65 0AQ
A & G Food, Wine & Off-Licence
NE61 5TS
A & L Seafoods
No Postcode
A & R Balls Fish & Chips
NE42 5DQ
A G Bakes
No Postcode
A J Gascoigne & Son
NE63 9YA
A Ship Ashore @ Coast & Castles Holiday Park
NE66 3NU
A World of Difference
NE66 1JH
Abbey Tandoori
NE63 9EX
Abbeyfield Berwick
TD15 1BE
Abbeyfield House
NE65 0UR
Abbeyfield Northumbria
NE69 7BJ
Abbeyfield Society
NE45 5AW
Abbeyfields First School
NE61 2LZ
Abbeyfields House Alnwick
NE66 2NZ
Abbotsford
TD15 2LB
Abi Bakes
No Postcode
Acklington Kitchen
NE65 9BU
Acomb Court
NE46 1EN
Acomb First School
NE46 4PL
Acomb Tandoori
NE46 4SA
Action for Children
No Postcode
Local Insights & FAQ
Common questions about food safety in Northumberland
Q: How safe are food businesses in Northumberland?
Official GuidanceBased on the latest inspection data, 86.5% of food establishments in Northumberland have passed hygiene safety checks (Rating 3 or above). This indicates a generally high standard of food safety across the local authority.
Q: What does a '0' rating actually mean?
Official GuidanceA rating of 0 means 'Urgent Improvement Necessary'. It indicates that the business performed poorly in all three areas of inspection: food handling, structural cleanliness, and management documentation.
Q: Can a business continue to trade with a low rating?
Official GuidanceYes, a low rating doesn't always mean a business is an immediate risk to health. If the inspector finds an imminent risk to public health, they have the power to close the premises until it is safe.
Q: How can I report a hygiene concern in this area?
Official GuidanceIf you have experienced poor hygiene or food poisoning in Northumberland, you should contact the Environmental Health department of the local council. They are responsible for investigating consumer complaints.
Q: How long does a rating stay valid?
Official GuidanceA rating remains valid until the next inspection. The frequency of these visits depends on the risk profile of the business, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
Q: Why do some new businesses show as 'Awaiting Inspection'?
Official GuidanceNewly opened venues or those under new ownership are registered but haven't had their first official check yet. They are legally allowed to trade but must register with the council 28 days before opening.