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High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating

Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland

High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.

The rating: 4 - Good

The rating dates from 28 June 2022, 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: Allendale, Northumberland, NE47 9NU

How it compares in Northumberland

In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Northumberland
5 out of 5 2,775 90%
4 out of 5 214 7% ← High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast
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

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 High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast 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 High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
The Elks Head Pub/bar/nightclub 0.8 miles away Awaiting inspection
Whitfield Village Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.0 miles away 5 - Very good 2 March 2026
Whitfield C of E Primary School School/college/university 1.5 miles away 5 - Very good 27 January 2025
Thornley House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 2.3 miles away 5 - Very good 2 March 2026
Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 2.4 miles away 5 - Very good 20 March 2025
Coffee & Kuriosities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2.4 miles away 5 - Very good 17 August 2023
Spice Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2.4 miles away 5 - Very good 24 June 2025
The General Store at the Mill Retailers - other 2.4 miles away 5 - Very good 2 May 2024

Questions about High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast

What is High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?

High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 June 2022.

Is High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast safe to eat at?

The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.

When was High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast last inspected?

High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 28 June 2022, 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 High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast?

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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Northumberland?

90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Northumberland Council inspects High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast 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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High Keenley Fell Farm Bed & Breakfast is one of 21 rated food businesses in Allendale. See every hygiene rating in Allendale

Northumberland inspects and rates 3,466 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Northumberland

The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

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