The Courtyard Pegswood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Courtyard Pegswood 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: The Courtyard Pegswood was inspected on 3 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: Longhirst Road, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6XF
How this rating has changed
The Courtyard Pegswood was re-inspected on 3 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Courtyard Pegswood among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← The Courtyard Pegswood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 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 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 Courtyard Pegswood 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 Courtyard Pegswood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lil Shop of Allsorts Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| 1901 Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Community Integrated Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Longhirst Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about The Courtyard Pegswood
What is The Courtyard Pegswood's food hygiene rating?
The Courtyard Pegswood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 September 2026.
Is The Courtyard Pegswood 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 The Courtyard Pegswood last inspected?
The Courtyard Pegswood was last inspected on 3 September 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 The Courtyard Pegswood?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Courtyard Pegswood compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Courtyard Pegswood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Courtyard Pegswood 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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The Courtyard Pegswood is one of 16 rated food businesses in Pegswood. See every hygiene rating in Pegswood →
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