Cafe 16 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Cafe 16 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 9XG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Cafe 16 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 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe 16 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 16, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growing Out Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| HMP Northumberland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cafe 16 - Kier Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Hazelmead Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Broomhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Heatherdale RCH Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Cafe 16
What is Cafe 16's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 16 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Cafe 16 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 16 last inspected?
Cafe 16 was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Cafe 16?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe 16 compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 16 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Cafe 16 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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