The Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Bridge 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 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Church Street, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, NE47 6JQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Bridge 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% | ← The Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bridge 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 Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reading Rooms Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| WMH Fresh Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Claire's Newsagents Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Railway Hotel and Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| Railway Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Haydon Bridge Methodist Church Other catering premises | 61 yards away | Exempt | |
| Haydon Bridge Pharmacy Retailers - other | 61 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Bridge
What is The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 May 2024.
Is The Bridge 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 The Bridge last inspected?
The Bridge was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bridge compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Bridge 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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The Bridge is one of 27 rated food businesses in Haydon Bridge. See every hygiene rating in Haydon Bridge →
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