Allendale Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
Allendale Village Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Allendale, Northumberland, NE47 9PR
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Allendale Village Hall sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Allendale Village Hall | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Village Hall 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 Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Post Office Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Allendale Butchers & Farm Shop Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Allendale Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Allendale Tea Rooms and Bed & Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Emma's Coffee & Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Forge Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Lion House Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Allendale Village Hall
What is Allendale Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Allendale Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 17 January 2024.
Is Allendale Village Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Allendale Village Hall last inspected?
Allendale Village Hall was last inspected on 17 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Village Hall?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allendale Village Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Allendale Village Hall holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Allendale Village Hall 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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