The Old Granary food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Old Granary 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: Links Road, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0SD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Old Granary 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% | ← The Old Granary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Granary 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 Old Granary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funworld Leisure Mobile caterer | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The Radcliffe Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| V G Foodstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| A & B Young Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Premier Amble Harbour Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2022 |
| The Fish Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Amble Trinity Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Brewis Beer Co Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
Questions about The Old Granary
What is The Old Granary's food hygiene rating?
The Old Granary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 May 2025.
Is The Old Granary 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 The Old Granary last inspected?
The Old Granary was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Old Granary?
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 Old Granary compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Granary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Old Granary 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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The Old Granary is one of 114 rated food businesses in Amble. See every hygiene rating in Amble →
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