The Hearth Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Hearth Cafe 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 14 June 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: Horsley, Northumberland, NE15 0NT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Hearth Cafe among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Hearth Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 The Hearth Cafe 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 The Hearth Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenanigans Rum Bar Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Compass Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dukes Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| The Pudding Parlour Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Souperb Food Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Glendinning Brothers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| The Coffee Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about The Hearth Cafe
What is The Hearth Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Hearth Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 June 2024.
Is The Hearth Cafe 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 The Hearth Cafe last inspected?
The Hearth Cafe was last inspected on 14 June 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 The Hearth Cafe?
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 The Hearth Cafe compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Hearth Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Hearth Cafe 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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