Piper's Pitch Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Piper's Pitch Cafe 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: Piper's Pitch Cafe was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: West End, Craster, Northumberland, NE66 3TW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Piper's Pitch Cafe 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% | ← Piper's Pitch Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Piper's Pitch Cafe 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 Piper's Pitch Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craster Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Shoreline Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Jolly Fisherman Mobile caterer | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Jolly Fisherman Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Arch at Craster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Proctor Steads Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Cottage Inn Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Piper's Pitch Cafe
What is Piper's Pitch Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Piper's Pitch Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Piper's Pitch Cafe 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 Piper's Pitch Cafe last inspected?
Piper's Pitch Cafe was last inspected on 26 June 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 Piper's Pitch Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Piper's Pitch Cafe compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Piper's Pitch Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Piper's Pitch Cafe 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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