The Waterford Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Waterford Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Castle Square, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1YD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Waterford Lodge 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% | ← The Waterford Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Waterford Lodge 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 The Waterford Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courthouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| Goose Hill Private Nursery Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chantry Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Morpeth Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ephesus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Nikos Mediterranean Taberna Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Paddys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2018 |
Questions about The Waterford Lodge
What is The Waterford Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Waterford Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Waterford Lodge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Waterford Lodge last inspected?
The Waterford Lodge was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 The Waterford Lodge?
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 The Waterford Lodge compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterford Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Waterford Lodge 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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