St Marys Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
St Marys Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9PZ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts St Marys Church Hall 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% | ← St Marys Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Marys Church 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 St Marys Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponteland Manor Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Fun Little Foodies Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 August 2022 |
| Elliott's of Ponteland Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Gills Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Lorenzo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Mogul Raj Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ponteland Post Office Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about St Marys Church Hall
What is St Marys Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 February 2026.
Is St Marys Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Marys Church Hall last inspected?
St Marys Church Hall was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 St Marys Church 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys Church Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects St Marys Church 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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