Lorbottle West Steads B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Lorbottle West Steads B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel 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: Thropton, Northumberland, NE65 7JT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Lorbottle West Steads B&B 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% | ← Lorbottle West Steads B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lorbottle West Steads B&B 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 Lorbottle West Steads B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| T at Burnfoot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Lilly's Landing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Quayside Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Graham Eyes Quality Butchers (Spar) Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Spar Store Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Thropton Demesne Farmhouse B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Three Wheat Heads Pub/bar/nightclub | 3.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 July 2025 |
| Thropton Village First School School/college/university | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Lorbottle West Steads B&B
What is Lorbottle West Steads B&B's food hygiene rating?
Lorbottle West Steads B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2018.
Is Lorbottle West Steads B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lorbottle West Steads B&B last inspected?
Lorbottle West Steads B&B 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 Lorbottle West Steads B&B?
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 Lorbottle West Steads B&B compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Lorbottle West Steads B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Lorbottle West Steads B&B 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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