The Old Mine Smallholding Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Old Mine Smallholding Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: Longframlington, Northumberland, NE65 8DA
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Old Mine Smallholding Limited 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 Old Mine Smallholding Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Old Mine Smallholding Limited 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 Old Mine Smallholding Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| R Green & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Carrs Corner Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| St Mary's Church Room Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Running Fox Cafe Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Longframlington Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Old Mine Smallholding Limited
What is The Old Mine Smallholding Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mine Smallholding Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 February 2026.
Is The Old Mine Smallholding Limited 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Mine Smallholding Limited last inspected?
The Old Mine Smallholding Limited was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 The Old Mine Smallholding Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Old Mine Smallholding Limited compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mine Smallholding Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Old Mine Smallholding Limited 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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