The Farmhouse Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
The Farmhouse Guest House 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 5 February 2020, more than 6 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: 24 West Street, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7QE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Farmhouse Guest House 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 Farmhouse Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Farmhouse Guest House 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 Farmhouse Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| John Dory Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Belford Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bell View Daycare Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Blue Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| Belford Village Shop & Deli Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Well House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Salmon Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Farmhouse Guest House
What is The Farmhouse Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Farmhouse Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 5 February 2020.
Is The Farmhouse Guest House 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 The Farmhouse Guest House last inspected?
The Farmhouse Guest House was last inspected on 5 February 2020, more than 6 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 The Farmhouse Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Farmhouse Guest House compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Farmhouse Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Farmhouse Guest House 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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