The Thatch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Thatch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 August 2023, more than 2 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: 45 West End, Tweedmouth, Northumberland, TD15 2HE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Thatch among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Thatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 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 Thatch 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 Thatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| St Cuthberts Catholic First School School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Berwick Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Cubs & Kits Daycare Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Red Lion Berwick Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Q'Kurdi Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Thatch
What is The Thatch's food hygiene rating?
The Thatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 August 2023.
Is The Thatch 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thatch last inspected?
The Thatch was last inspected on 18 August 2023, more than 2 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 Thatch?
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 The Thatch compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Thatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Thatch 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Thatch is one of 47 rated food businesses in Tweedmouth. See every hygiene rating in Tweedmouth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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