Penfolds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Penfolds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2023, 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: 4 Newmarket, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1PS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Penfolds 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% | ← Penfolds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penfolds 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 Penfolds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips at No 10 Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Olive & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Fika Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Manzil Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Boulevards Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Made of Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Penfolds
What is Penfolds's food hygiene rating?
Penfolds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 September 2023.
Is Penfolds 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penfolds last inspected?
Penfolds was last inspected on 19 September 2023, 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 Penfolds?
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 Penfolds compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Penfolds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Penfolds 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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Understanding this rating
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Penfolds is one of 157 rated food businesses in Morpeth. See every hygiene rating in Morpeth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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