Le Raaj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Le Raaj holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: Wellway, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1BJ
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Le Raaj sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Le Raaj | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Le Raaj 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 Le Raaj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Berwick Darts Academy Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Bettini's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bishops Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Blyth Battery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Blyth Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Le Raaj
What is Le Raaj's food hygiene rating?
Le Raaj has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Le Raaj safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Le Raaj last inspected?
Le Raaj was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Le Raaj?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Le Raaj compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Le Raaj holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Le Raaj 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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