Springwood Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Springwood Bed & Breakfast holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 November 2018, more than 7 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: South Lane, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7UL
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Springwood Bed & Breakfast sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Springwood Bed & Breakfast | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Springwood 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 Springwood Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farne & Glendale Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Seahouses Primary School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Wyndgrove House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Our Lads III SS699 Farmers/growers | 267 yards away | Exempt | |
| Seahouses & District Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2018 |
| Quo Vadis BK1 Farmers/growers | 372 yards away | Exempt | |
| Stand Sure BK552 Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Insieme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Springwood Bed & Breakfast
What is Springwood Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Springwood Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 November 2018.
Is Springwood Bed & Breakfast safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springwood Bed & Breakfast last inspected?
Springwood Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 6 November 2018, more than 7 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 Springwood Bed & Breakfast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Springwood Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Springwood Bed & Breakfast holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Springwood 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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