Mart Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Mart Cafe 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 26 March 2018, more than 8 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: Scots Gap, Northumberland, NE61 4EG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Mart Cafe 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% | ← Mart Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mart Cafe 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 Mart Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambo Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cambo First School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Clock Tower Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| The Ox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| North Fell Under the Stars Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Goat Company Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Gnocchi Gnights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Kirkwhelpington Memorial Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Mart Cafe
What is Mart Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mart Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2018.
Is Mart Cafe 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 Mart Cafe last inspected?
Mart Cafe was last inspected on 26 March 2018, more than 8 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 Mart Cafe?
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 Mart Cafe compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Mart Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Mart Cafe 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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