Haining Head Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
Haining Head Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48 2HZ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Haining Head Farm 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% | ← Haining Head Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Haining Head Farm 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 Haining Head Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haining Head Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bellingham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Mark Crow Catering North Tyne Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2025 |
| Fountain Cottage Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Riverdale Hall Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Cheviot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bellingham News & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Haining Head Farm
What is Haining Head Farm's food hygiene rating?
Haining Head Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Haining Head Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haining Head Farm last inspected?
Haining Head Farm was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 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 Haining Head Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haining Head Farm compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Haining Head Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Haining Head Farm 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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Understanding this rating
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