Linnels Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Linnels Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Linnels Bank, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1TS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Linnels Farm among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Linnels Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Linnels Farm 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 Linnels Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Dukeshouse Wood Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Hexham Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Mole Country Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Hexham East First School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Hexham Family Hub Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Cambian Dilston College School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Dilston Scout Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
Questions about Linnels Farm
What is Linnels Farm's food hygiene rating?
Linnels Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Linnels Farm 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Linnels Farm last inspected?
Linnels Farm was last inspected on 30 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Linnels Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linnels Farm compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Linnels Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Linnels Farm 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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