Bridge Street Books food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Bridge Street Books 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: Bridge Street Books was inspected on 4 August 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: Bridge Street, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0DR
How this rating has changed
Bridge Street Books was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 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 Bridge Street Books 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% | ← Bridge Street Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridge Street Books 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 Bridge Street Books, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mad Jam Woman Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Jaspers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Lounge Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Coquet Confectioners Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Bakery Barn Manufacturers/packers | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| St Cuthberts Church Hall Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Amble Market Shop Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Lumi Vero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Bridge Street Books
What is Bridge Street Books's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Street Books has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Bridge Street Books 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 Bridge Street Books last inspected?
Bridge Street Books was last inspected on 4 August 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 Bridge Street Books?
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 Bridge Street Books compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge Street Books is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bridge Street Books 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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Bridge Street Books is one of 114 rated food businesses in Amble. See every hygiene rating in Amble →
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