Queen Elizabeth High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Queen Elizabeth High School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Queen Elizabeth High School was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB
How this rating has changed
Queen Elizabeth High School was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Queen Elizabeth High School among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← Queen Elizabeth High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Queen Elizabeth High School 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 Queen Elizabeth High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Karen Robinson @ Masonic Hexham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Atte Combe Cottage Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| High Reins Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Carntyne Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bouchon Bistrot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Core Music Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
Questions about Queen Elizabeth High School
What is Queen Elizabeth High School's food hygiene rating?
Queen Elizabeth High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Queen Elizabeth High School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queen Elizabeth High School last inspected?
Queen Elizabeth High School was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Queen Elizabeth High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queen Elizabeth High School compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Queen Elizabeth High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Queen Elizabeth High School 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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Queen Elizabeth High School is one of 173 rated food businesses in Hexham. See every hygiene rating in Hexham →
Northumberland inspects and rates 3,505 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Northumberland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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