Mace food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Mace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: 85 St Marys Field, Highchurch, Morpeth, NE61 2QF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Mace 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% | ← Mace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mace 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 Mace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Hillside Covenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Beaumont News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Pizza Corner Morpeth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abbeyfields First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Morpeth Explorers Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Green's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Morpeth Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Mace
What is Mace's food hygiene rating?
Mace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Mace 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mace last inspected?
Mace was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Mace?
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 Mace compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Mace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Mace 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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Understanding this rating
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Mace is one of 157 rated food businesses in Morpeth. See every hygiene rating in Morpeth →
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