The Border Reiver food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Border Reiver 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 15 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: Bankfoot, Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1NP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Border Reiver among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Border Reiver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 The Border Reiver 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 Border Reiver, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn B&B Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Le Petit Chateau Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| TEPE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 155 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Weavers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Otterburn Mill Retailers - other | 245 yards away | Exempt | |
| Woodhill Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Rede Tyne Coquet Sports Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| The Coach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about The Border Reiver
What is The Border Reiver's food hygiene rating?
The Border Reiver has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Border Reiver 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 The Border Reiver last inspected?
The Border Reiver was last inspected on 15 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 The Border Reiver?
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 The Border Reiver compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Border Reiver is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Border Reiver 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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