TORCH Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
TORCH Centre 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 4 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: Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts TORCH Centre 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% | ← TORCH Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TORCH Centre 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 TORCH Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Tinklers Caring Premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Indus Group Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Hexham General Hospital Caring Premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| HVS Cafe and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Mr Ants Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Majestic Wines Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| Pavi Convenience Store Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
Questions about TORCH Centre
What is TORCH Centre's food hygiene rating?
TORCH Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 March 2026.
Is TORCH Centre 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 TORCH Centre last inspected?
TORCH Centre was last inspected on 4 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 TORCH Centre?
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 TORCH Centre compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and TORCH Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects TORCH Centre 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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