Shire Gate Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Shire Gate Cafe 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 26 November 2024, 19 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: 4 Cattle Market, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1LS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Shire Gate Cafe 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% | ← Shire Gate Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shire Gate Cafe 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 Shire Gate Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranstons Ltd Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| High Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Buongiorno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Golden Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Oxfam Bookshop Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Shire Gate Cafe
What is Shire Gate Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Shire Gate Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Shire Gate Cafe 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 Shire Gate Cafe last inspected?
Shire Gate Cafe was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Shire Gate Cafe?
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 Shire Gate Cafe compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Shire Gate Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shire Gate Cafe 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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