Panuccis food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Panuccis 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 25 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: Smithy Square, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QL
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Panuccis among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Panuccis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Panuccis 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 Panuccis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Working Mens Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Artique Emporium Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Blagdon Arms Northumberland Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Bus for Us Mobile caterer | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cramlington Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Coltello Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Panuccis
What is Panuccis's food hygiene rating?
Panuccis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Panuccis 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 Panuccis last inspected?
Panuccis was last inspected on 25 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 Panuccis?
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 Panuccis compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Panuccis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Panuccis 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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