Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Longhorsley, Northumberland, NE65 8XF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 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 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 Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel 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 Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Shoulder of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| 19th Hole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Longhorsley Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| St Helen's C of E First School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Longhorsley Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Dr Geert Jan Van Zon Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel
What is Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel last inspected?
Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel was last inspected on 29 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 Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel 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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