Ephesus food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Ephesus 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: 71 Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1PQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Ephesus among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Ephesus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 393 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 Ephesus 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 Ephesus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikos Mediterranean Taberna Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Paddys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2018 |
| Chantry Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Morpeth Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Gran Caffe Lollo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Oxfam Morpeth Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Morpeth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
Questions about Ephesus
What is Ephesus's food hygiene rating?
Ephesus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Ephesus 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 Ephesus last inspected?
Ephesus was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Ephesus?
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 Ephesus compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Ephesus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Ephesus 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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