Food hygiene ratings in Morpeth
There are 157 food businesses in Morpeth with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Northumberland Council. A further 11 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Morpeth
88% of rated businesses in Morpeth hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 3 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. Morpeth is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 129 | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 7 | 5% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Morpeth
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Arora's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Chantry Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2025 |
| The Garage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
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 Morpeth
How many food businesses in Morpeth have a hygiene rating?
157 food businesses in Morpeth have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Northumberland Council. 146 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Morpeth?
88% of rated businesses in Morpeth 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 Morpeth?
3 food businesses in Morpeth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 2 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 Morpeth?
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
- Blyth 283 places
- Ashington 217 places
- Hexham 169 places
- Cramlington 166 places
- Alnwick 151 places
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 137 places
- Bedlington 119 places
- Amble 114 places
Food businesses in Morpeth
- Abbeyfields First School 5 - Very good
- Adam's Bakery - Newgate Street 5 - Very good
- Arora's 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Bals Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Barluga 5 - Very good
- Beaumont News 5 - Very good
- Best One 5 - Very good
- Bikes Cafe @ Morpeth 5 - Very good
- Bluebell Manor 5 - Very good
- Bolland Hall Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Boulevards 5 - Very good
- Burger Bite 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cafe Des Amis 5 - Very good
- Cafe George 5 - Very good
- Cafe Vault 5 - Very good
- Cafe Vi 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cafe Willow 5 - Very good
- Caribe Coffee Co Exempt
- Castle View Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Central Bean Coffee House 5 - Very good
- Chantry Middle School 5 - Very good
- Chantry Play 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Chantry Tea Rooms 5 - Very good
- Chatter Box Cafe 5 - Very good
- Co-operative Group Food 5 - Very good
- Cook 5 - Very good
- Cooplands 5 - Very good
- Costa Coffee 5 - Very good
- Costa Coffee Morpeth 5 - Very good
- Country Kitchen 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.