The Sunningdale Bamburgh food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
The Sunningdale Bamburgh holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 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: 21-23 Lucker Road, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7BS
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sunningdale Bamburgh sits behind roughly 2,778 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ← The Sunningdale Bamburgh | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 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 The Sunningdale Bamburgh 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 Sunningdale Bamburgh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Potted Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Victoria Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| R Carter & Son Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Middle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Pantry Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 June 2025 |
| Copper Kettle Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lord Crewe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bamburgh Walled Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Sunningdale Bamburgh
What is The Sunningdale Bamburgh's food hygiene rating?
The Sunningdale Bamburgh has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 24 February 2025.
Is The Sunningdale Bamburgh 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sunningdale Bamburgh last inspected?
The Sunningdale Bamburgh was last inspected on 24 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 The Sunningdale Bamburgh?
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 The Sunningdale Bamburgh compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Sunningdale Bamburgh holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Sunningdale Bamburgh 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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