Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast 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 29 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: Market Place, Allendale, Northumberland, NE47 9BD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast 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% | ← Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast 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 Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Butchers & Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Allendale Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Emma's Coffee & Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Forge Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Lion House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Allendale Post Office Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Allendale Village Hall Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast
What is Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast 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 Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast last inspected?
Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 29 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 Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast?
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 Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast 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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