Chare Ends Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Chare Ends Cafe 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 19 February 2025, 16 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: Chare Ends, Holy Island, Northumberland, TD15 2SE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Chare Ends Cafe 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% | ← Chare Ends Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chare Ends Cafe 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 Chare Ends Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Hodgson Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Scarlet Code R7 Farmers/growers | 160 yards away | Exempt | |
| Freedom B BK532 Farmers/growers | 204 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sophy Rose BK533 Farmers/growers | 204 yards away | Exempt | |
| 1st Class Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Hotels International T/A Lindisfarne Hotel/Tidal Takeaway Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Marygate House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 249 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2018 |
| Holy Island Post Office Retailers - other | 249 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Chare Ends Cafe
What is Chare Ends Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Chare Ends Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Chare Ends Cafe 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 Chare Ends Cafe last inspected?
Chare Ends Cafe was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Chare Ends Cafe?
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 Chare Ends Cafe compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Chare Ends Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Chare Ends Cafe 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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