Core Music food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Core Music holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 September 2022, more than 3 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: 14 Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NJ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Core Music 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% | ← Core Music | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Core Music 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 Core Music, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouchon Bistrot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Hextol Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Hexham Community Centre Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2018 |
| Hexham Service Station Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| 21st Century Herbs Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Little Mexico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Refectory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cilantro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Core Music
What is Core Music's food hygiene rating?
Core Music has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 September 2022.
Is Core Music 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Core Music last inspected?
Core Music was last inspected on 28 September 2022, more than 3 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 Core Music?
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 Core Music compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Core Music is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Core Music 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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