Zhalkhan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Zhalkhan 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: Zhalkhan was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Northumberland, TD15 2AA
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Zhalkhan 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% | ← Zhalkhan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zhalkhan 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 Zhalkhan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| St Cuthberts Catholic First School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Cubs & Kits Daycare Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Lowrys at the Chandlery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Loaf Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Atelier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Berwick upon Tweed Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about Zhalkhan
What is Zhalkhan's food hygiene rating?
Zhalkhan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Zhalkhan 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 Zhalkhan last inspected?
Zhalkhan was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Zhalkhan?
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 Zhalkhan compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Zhalkhan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Zhalkhan 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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