Four Beaumont food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Four Beaumont 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 4 Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3LZ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Four Beaumont 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% | ← Four Beaumont | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Four Beaumont 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 Four Beaumont, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Hexham Sweetie Jar Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Gateway into the Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Market Place Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Buongiorno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cilantro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Four Beaumont
What is Four Beaumont's food hygiene rating?
Four Beaumont has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Four Beaumont 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 Four Beaumont last inspected?
Four Beaumont was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Four Beaumont?
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 Four Beaumont compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Four Beaumont is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Four Beaumont 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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