Marygate House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Marygate House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 26 March 2018, more than 8 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: Marygate, Holy Island, Northumberland, TD15 2SD
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Marygate House 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% | ← Marygate House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marygate House 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 Marygate House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Island Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| 1st Class Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Hotels International T/A Lindisfarne Hotel/Tidal Takeaway Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Scarlet Code R7 Farmers/growers | 107 yards away | Exempt | |
| R & J E Brigham Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Pilgrims Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Pilgrims Coffee Roastery Manufacturers/packers | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Marygate House
What is Marygate House's food hygiene rating?
Marygate House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2018.
Is Marygate House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marygate House last inspected?
Marygate House was last inspected on 26 March 2018, more than 8 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 Marygate House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marygate House compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Marygate House holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Marygate House 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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