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.
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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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