The Bunker food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Bunker 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 24 February 2025, 16 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: Seafield Road, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Bunker among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← The Bunker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 393 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 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 Bunker 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 Bunker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplicity Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Neptunes Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 July 2025 |
| Independent Food & Drink Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| Trotters Family Bakers Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Lewis's Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| Indian Brasserie NE Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Corklee News Retailers - other | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Bunker
What is The Bunker's food hygiene rating?
The Bunker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 24 February 2025.
Is The Bunker 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 Bunker last inspected?
The Bunker was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 Bunker?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bunker compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Bunker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Bunker 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 Bunker is one of 31 rated food businesses in Seahouses. See every hygiene rating in Seahouses →
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