The Rolling Pin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Rolling Pin 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: 1 Narrowgate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1JH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Rolling Pin among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Rolling Pin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 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 The Rolling Pin 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 The Rolling Pin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Cafe and Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Coquet Confectioners Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| A World of Difference Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Mumbai Flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Origami Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Efe's Turkish Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Market Place Butchery Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Rolling Pin
What is The Rolling Pin's food hygiene rating?
The Rolling Pin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 9 September 2025.
Is The Rolling Pin 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 The Rolling Pin last inspected?
The Rolling Pin was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 The Rolling Pin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Rolling Pin compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Rolling Pin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Rolling Pin 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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