Food hygiene ratings in Blyth
There are 283 food businesses in Blyth with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Northumberland Council. A further 46 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Blyth
89% of rated businesses in Blyth hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Northumberland as a whole, 90% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Blyth is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 212 | 89% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 5% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Blyth
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| House of Champions Limited Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 December 2023 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Blyth
How many food businesses in Blyth have a hygiene rating?
283 food businesses in Blyth have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Northumberland Council. 237 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Blyth?
89% of rated businesses in Blyth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Blyth?
2 food businesses in Blyth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Blyth?
Environmental health officers at Northumberland Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Northumberland
- Ashington 217 places
- Hexham 169 places
- Cramlington 166 places
- Morpeth 157 places
- Alnwick 151 places
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 137 places
- Bedlington 119 places
- Amble 114 places
Food businesses in Blyth
- 14 Stanley Street 5 - Very good
- 3PLWOW Limited Exempt
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Cafe 5 - Very good
- Asmara Indian Cuisine & Cocktail Lounge 5 - Very good
- B&M 5 - Very good
- Bar 38 5 - Very good
- Barbara Anne LH38 Exempt
- Barry's 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bastion Coffee Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bede Academy North 4 - Good
- Bede Academy Out of School Club 5 - Very good
- Bede Academy South 5 - Very good
- Best One 5 - Very good
- Best Pizza 5 - Very good
- Big Bite Pizza Blyth 5 - Very good
- Blyth Academy 5 - Very good
- Blyth Battery Cafe 5 - Very good
- Blyth Boathouse Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Blyth Cafe 5 - Very good
- Blyth Central Family Hub 5 - Very good
- Blyth Central Methodist Church 5 - Very good
- Blyth Community Church 5 - Very good
- Blyth Community Hospital Catering 5 - Very good
- Blyth Constitutional Club 5 - Very good
- Blyth Flame 5 - Very good
- Blyth Food Bank 5 - Very good
- Blyth Golf Club 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.