Derwent Dene Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Derwent Dene Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: Shotley Bridge, Northumberland, DH8 9TE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Derwent Dene Lodge 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% | ← Derwent Dene Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Derwent Dene Lodge 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 Derwent Dene Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Kaydar Residential Home Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Cakeberry Corner Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| River View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
| Benfieldside Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Londis Blackhill Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about Derwent Dene Lodge
What is Derwent Dene Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Derwent Dene Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Derwent Dene Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derwent Dene Lodge last inspected?
Derwent Dene Lodge was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Derwent Dene Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Derwent Dene Lodge compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Derwent Dene Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Derwent Dene Lodge 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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