Little Italy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Little Italy 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
This is a fresh result: Little Italy was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15b Bridge Street, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Little Italy 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% | ← Little Italy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Italy 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 Little Italy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeties Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Rothbury Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Scrub Cycles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Rocket Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Rothbury Convenience Store Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Rothbury Bakery Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Newcastle House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Fruit & Veg @ Flowers & Foliage Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Little Italy
What is Little Italy's food hygiene rating?
Little Italy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Little Italy 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 Little Italy last inspected?
Little Italy was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Italy?
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 Little Italy compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Little Italy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Little Italy 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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