Food hygiene ratings in Northumberland
Northumberland inspects and rates 3,505 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 3,107 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 398 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Northumberland
Standards here are high: 91% of rated businesses in Northumberland hold the top score of 5, and 98% hold a 4 or better. 17 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,815 | 91% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Northumberland
Food hygiene ratings for each town Northumberland inspects.
- Blyth 289 places
- Ashington 222 places
- Hexham 173 places
- Cramlington 163 places
- Morpeth 156 places
- Alnwick 156 places
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 140 places
- Bedlington 120 places
- Amble 114 places
- Ponteland 66 places
- Prudhoe 65 places
- Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 60 places
- Corbridge 48 places
- Tweedmouth 46 places
- Seaton Delaval 45 places
- Wooler 44 places
- Haltwhistle 43 places
- Rothbury 32 places
- Seahouses 30 places
- Bellingham 29 places
- Stakeford 25 places
- Haydon Bridge 25 places
- North Sunderland 24 places
- Holy Island 23 places
- Allendale 21 places
- Stocksfield 21 places
- Alnmouth 19 places
- Wylam 19 places
- Belford 18 places
- Bamburgh 18 places
- Spittal 18 places
- Warkworth 18 places
- Seaton Sluice 17 places
- Pegswood 16 places
- West Wylam 16 places
- Guide Post 15 places
Recently inspected in Northumberland
The most recent inspections published by Northumberland, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Village Primary School | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Eastlea Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| The Courtyard Pegswood | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Pleased to Meet You Morpeth | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Glentons Bakery | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Samms | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Circa | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Panda Oriental | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Bonnie's | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Mayfield Community Centre | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Morpeth Grill & Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Pitman Pizza Co | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Northumberland
The lowest-rated food businesses in Northumberland are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 7 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charltons | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| T/A The Schooner Hotel/Spice Galleon | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| The Harbour Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| The Garage | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Go Local | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
| House of Champions Limited | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| The Prior Chippy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Davidsons of Darras Hall | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Northumberland
How many food businesses does Northumberland rate?
Northumberland publishes food hygiene ratings for 3,505 businesses, of which 3,107 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Northumberland?
91% of rated businesses in Northumberland hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Northumberland have a bad hygiene rating?
17 food businesses in Northumberland hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 7 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Northumberland?
Environmental health officers employed by Northumberland carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Northumberland
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 14 Stanley Street 5 - Very good
- 1901 Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- 1911 Coffee Co Ltd 5 - Very good
- 1966 Coffee 5 - Very good
- 19th Hole 5 - Very good
- 1st Class Food 5 - Very good
- 21st Century Herbs 5 - Very good
- 2nd Cramlington Scout Group 5 - Very good
- A & B Young 5 - Very good
- A & G Food, Wine & Off-Licence 5 - Very good
- A & L Seafoods 5 - Very good
- A & L Snack Shack 5 - Very good
- A & R Balls Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
- A G Bakes 5 - Very good
- A J Gascoigne & Son 5 - Very good
- A Ship Ashore @ Coast & Castles Holiday Park 5 - Very good
- A World of Difference 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Berwick 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield House 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Northumbria 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Society 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfields First School 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfields House Alnwick 5 - Very good
- Abbotsford 5 - Very good
- Abi Bakes 5 - Very good
- Acomb Court 5 - Very good
- Acomb First School 5 - Very good
- Acomb Tandoori 5 - Very good
- Action for Children 5 - Very good
- Ad Gefrin 5 - Very good
- Ad Gefrin Distillery 5 - Very good
- Adam & Eve 5 - Very good
- Adam & Eve Public House 5 - Very good
- Adam's Bakery - Newgate Street 5 - Very good
- Adams Bakehouse & Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Adapt Cafe 5 - Very good
- Adderlane Academy 5 - Very good
- Adderstone Services 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Age UK 5 - Very good
- Ajwaa Spice 5 - Very good
- Al's Diner 5 - Very good
- Albert Edward Club 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alf 'n' Frank 5 - Very good
- All About The Bees Ltd 5 - Very good
- Allendale Butchers & Farm Shop 5 - Very good
- Allendale Co-operative Society Ltd 5 - Very good
- Allendale Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Allendale Post Office 5 - Very good
- Allendale Primary School 5 - Very good
- Allendale Sports Club 5 - Very good
- Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-03. Browse all UK councils →