South Charlton Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
South Charlton Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2023, more than 2 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: South Charlton, Northumberland, NE66 2JN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts South Charlton Village Hall 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% | ← South Charlton Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South Charlton Village Hall 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 South Charlton Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rocking Horse Cafe & Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Charlton Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Tempus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Carnaby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Doxford Barns Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Northumberland Spirit Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Sarahs Ice Cream Parlour Mobile caterer | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about South Charlton Village Hall
What is South Charlton Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
South Charlton Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 August 2023.
Is South Charlton Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Charlton Village Hall last inspected?
South Charlton Village Hall was last inspected on 21 August 2023, more than 2 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 South Charlton Village Hall?
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 South Charlton Village Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and South Charlton Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects South Charlton Village Hall 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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