Hepple Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
Hepple Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: Hepple, Northumberland, NE65 7LN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Hepple Village Hall 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% | ← Hepple Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hepple Village Hall 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 Hepple Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Berwick Darts Academy Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bettini's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bishops Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blyth Battery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Blyth Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Hepple Village Hall
What is Hepple Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Hepple Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Hepple Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hepple Village Hall last inspected?
Hepple Village Hall was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Hepple Village Hall?
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 Hepple Village Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Hepple Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Hepple Village Hall 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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