Cilantro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Cilantro 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 19 Market Place, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3NX
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Cilantro 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% | ← Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cilantro 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 Cilantro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mexico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| 21st Century Herbs Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Market Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Hexham Sweetie Jar Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Robson & Sons Hexham Ltd Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Four Beaumont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Cilantro
What is Cilantro's food hygiene rating?
Cilantro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Cilantro 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 Cilantro last inspected?
Cilantro was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Cilantro?
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 Cilantro compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cilantro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Cilantro 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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