Artisan Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Artisan Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 51 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6NJ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Artisan Tea Room among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Artisan Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Artisan Tea Room none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Artisan Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladhar's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Flame Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Coble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Caffe Bertorelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Keir Hardie Court Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Club Shop AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Grace Darling Campus School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Artisan Tea Room
What is Artisan Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Artisan Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Artisan Tea Room safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Artisan Tea Room last inspected?
Artisan Tea Room was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Artisan Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Artisan Tea Room compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Artisan Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Artisan Tea Room and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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