Dessert Royale food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Dessert Royale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Dessert Royale among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← Dessert Royale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 Dessert Royale 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 Dessert Royale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havendene Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Prudhoe Parish Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Lilium Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Prudhoe & District United Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Prudhoe Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
| Prudhoe Methodist Church Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
Questions about Dessert Royale
What is Dessert Royale's food hygiene rating?
Dessert Royale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Dessert Royale 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dessert Royale last inspected?
Dessert Royale was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Dessert Royale?
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 Dessert Royale compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Dessert Royale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Dessert Royale 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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