Alnwick Flame food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Alnwick Flame holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Alnwick Flame was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: 15 Clayport Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1LA
How this rating has changed
Alnwick Flame has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 3 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Alnwick Flame among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← Alnwick Flame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 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 Alnwick Flame 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 Alnwick Flame, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam & Eve Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Alnwick Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Leo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Pizza Royale Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Sherkhan of Alnwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Carlo's Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Copperfields Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Alnwick Flame
What is Alnwick Flame's food hygiene rating?
Alnwick Flame has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 August 2026.
Is Alnwick Flame 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alnwick Flame last inspected?
Alnwick Flame was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month 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 Alnwick Flame?
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 Alnwick Flame compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Alnwick Flame is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Alnwick Flame 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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Alnwick Flame is one of 156 rated food businesses in Alnwick. See every hygiene rating in Alnwick →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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