Travellers Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Travellers Rest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1TT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Travellers Rest 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% | ← Travellers Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Personal Catering Services Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Rye Hill Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Holiday Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Slaley Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Slaley First School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Spring House Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Close House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Travellers Rest
What is Travellers Rest's food hygiene rating?
Travellers Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Travellers Rest 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Travellers Rest last inspected?
Travellers Rest was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Travellers Rest?
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 Travellers Rest compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Travellers Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Travellers Rest 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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Understanding this rating
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