The Little Village Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Little Village Kitchen 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
The rating dates from 26 January 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: First Row, Linton, Northumberland, NE61 5SE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Little Village Kitchen among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Little Village Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 The Little Village Kitchen 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 Little Village Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Delilahs Mobile caterer | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Eldron Care Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Linton Primary School School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Blue Sky Equestrian Event Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bank Top Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Little Village Kitchen
What is The Little Village Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Little Village Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 January 2026.
Is The Little Village Kitchen 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 Little Village Kitchen last inspected?
The Little Village Kitchen was last inspected on 26 January 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 The Little Village Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Village Kitchen compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Village Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Little Village Kitchen 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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