The Flour Room food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
The Flour Room 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 23 October 2023, more than 2 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: Tweedmouth, Northumberland, TD15 2QT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Flour Room 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% | ← The Flour Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Flour Room 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 Flour Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Outdoors Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Berwick Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Scremerston First School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Prior Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Berwick Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Londis Highcliffe Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Blenheim Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Garden House Retirement Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Flour Room
What is The Flour Room's food hygiene rating?
The Flour Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 23 October 2023.
Is The Flour Room 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 Flour Room last inspected?
The Flour Room was last inspected on 23 October 2023, more than 2 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 Flour Room?
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 The Flour Room compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Flour Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Flour Room 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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