St Johns Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
St Johns Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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 9TJ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts St Johns Hall 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% | ← St Johns Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Johns Hall 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 St Johns Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| River View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
| The Manor House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Derwent Dene Lodge Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Kushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Kaydar Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cafe at Inn on the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Big Hands Little Hands Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about St Johns Hall
What is St Johns Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 March 2026.
Is St Johns Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Johns Hall last inspected?
St Johns Hall was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 St Johns Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Johns Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects St Johns Hall 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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