Dene Grange food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Dene Grange holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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 1HW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Dene Grange 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% | ← Dene Grange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dene Grange 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 Dene Grange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Bank Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Hexham Priory School School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Beat - Root Cafe Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Hexham East First School School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Hexham Family Hub Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Majestic Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| Acomb Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Dene Grange
What is Dene Grange's food hygiene rating?
Dene Grange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Dene Grange 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dene Grange last inspected?
Dene Grange was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Dene Grange?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dene Grange compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Dene Grange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Dene Grange 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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