Cafe George food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Cafe George 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
This is a fresh result: Cafe George was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Cafe George 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% | ← Cafe George | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe George 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 Cafe George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Northlands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Riverside House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bolland Hall Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Fun Little Foodies Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2021 |
| Morpeth Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| New Life Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Castle View Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafe George
What is Cafe George's food hygiene rating?
Cafe George has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Cafe George 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 Cafe George last inspected?
Cafe George was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Cafe George?
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 Cafe George compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe George is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Cafe George 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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