Thistle do Nicely food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Thistle do Nicely holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2025, 15 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: 8 Walkergate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Thistle do Nicely 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% | ← Thistle do Nicely | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thistle do Nicely 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 Thistle do Nicely, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Northern Edge Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bedrock Night Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Greenhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Q'Kurdi Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| At Home With Junk And Disorderly Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee 32 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Thistle do Nicely
What is Thistle do Nicely's food hygiene rating?
Thistle do Nicely has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Thistle do Nicely 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thistle do Nicely last inspected?
Thistle do Nicely was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 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 Thistle do Nicely?
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 Thistle do Nicely compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Thistle do Nicely is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Thistle do Nicely 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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Thistle do Nicely is one of 137 rated food businesses in Berwick-upon-Tweed. See every hygiene rating in Berwick-upon-Tweed →
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