The Spotty Durg food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
The Spotty Durg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2021, more than 4 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: Station Road, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7DT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Spotty Durg 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% | ← The Spotty Durg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Spotty Durg 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 Spotty Durg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Grains Ltd Distributors/Transporters | at this address | Exempt | |
| Kiln & Tide Kitchen Limited Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Sunnyhills Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Well House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Salmon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Back Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Black Swan Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Market Cross Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about The Spotty Durg
What is The Spotty Durg's food hygiene rating?
The Spotty Durg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 2 August 2021.
Is The Spotty Durg 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spotty Durg last inspected?
The Spotty Durg was last inspected on 2 August 2021, more than 4 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 The Spotty Durg?
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 The Spotty Durg compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Spotty Durg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Spotty Durg 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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