Bread Therapy food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
Bread Therapy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: Cornhill-On-Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4XD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Bread Therapy 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% | ← Bread Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bread Therapy 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 Bread Therapy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumbrian Cider & Wine Company Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| The Lavender Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| The Blue Bell Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Cheviot Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Crookham Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| The Gables Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Corn Mill Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Heatherslaw Cornmill Giftshop Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Bread Therapy
What is Bread Therapy's food hygiene rating?
Bread Therapy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Bread Therapy 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bread Therapy last inspected?
Bread Therapy was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Bread Therapy?
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 Bread Therapy compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bread Therapy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bread Therapy 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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