Craster Memorial Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
Craster Memorial Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2024, 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: Whin Hill, Craster, Northumberland, NE66 3TP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Craster Memorial Hall 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% | ← Craster Memorial Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Craster Memorial Hall 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 Craster Memorial Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Jolly Fisherman Mobile caterer | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Jolly Fisherman Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Dunstanburgh Castle Retailers - other | 205 yards away | Exempt | |
| Piper's Pitch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Thomas H BK280 Farmers/growers | 273 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Arch at Craster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Proctor Steads Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Craster Memorial Hall
What is Craster Memorial Hall's food hygiene rating?
Craster Memorial Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 February 2024.
Is Craster Memorial Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Craster Memorial Hall last inspected?
Craster Memorial Hall was last inspected on 14 February 2024, 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 Craster Memorial Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Craster Memorial Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Craster Memorial Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Craster Memorial Hall 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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