Northumbrian Hamper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Northumbrian Hamper holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Northumbrian Hamper was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25b Main Street, North Sunderland, Northumberland, NE68 7RE
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Northumbrian Hamper sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Northumbrian Hamper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Northumbrian Hamper 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 Northumbrian Hamper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Hook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Coxon's Ice Cream & Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 July 2025 |
| Simplicity Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Neptunes Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Farne Gift Shop Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Bunker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Northumbrian Hamper
What is Northumbrian Hamper's food hygiene rating?
Northumbrian Hamper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Northumbrian Hamper safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northumbrian Hamper last inspected?
Northumbrian Hamper was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Northumbrian Hamper?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northumbrian Hamper compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Northumbrian Hamper holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Northumbrian Hamper 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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