Hadrian Shepherd Huts food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Hadrian Shepherd Huts 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Stamfordham, Northumberland, NE18 0LG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Hadrian Shepherd Huts 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% | ← Hadrian Shepherd Huts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hadrian Shepherd Huts 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 Hadrian Shepherd Huts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matfen High House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Swinburne Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Stamfordham Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Stamfordham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Robin Hood Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Grants Coffee House Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Magpye Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Northumberland Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Hadrian Shepherd Huts
What is Hadrian Shepherd Huts's food hygiene rating?
Hadrian Shepherd Huts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Hadrian Shepherd Huts 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 Hadrian Shepherd Huts last inspected?
Hadrian Shepherd Huts was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Hadrian Shepherd Huts?
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 Hadrian Shepherd Huts compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Hadrian Shepherd Huts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Hadrian Shepherd Huts 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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