Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Tarset, Northumberland, NE48 1LF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast 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% | ← Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast 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 Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land of Joy Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Greenhaugh Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Holly Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Pheasant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Black Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Boe Rigg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast
What is Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2018.
Is Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast last inspected?
Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 26 March 2018, more than 8 years 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 Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast?
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 Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Eals Lodge Bed & Breakfast 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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