Embers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Embers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 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: Embleton Mill, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3DP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Embers 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% | ← Embers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Embers 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 Embers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor's Byre Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Eleanors Byre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Embers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 July 2022 |
| Creighton Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Mandell's Coffee Pot Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Dunstan Hill Caravan Site Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| The Greys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| The Village Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about Embers
What is Embers's food hygiene rating?
Embers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Embers 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Embers last inspected?
Embers was last inspected on 16 October 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 Embers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Embers compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Embers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Embers 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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