Northumberland Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Northumberland
Northumberland Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 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: Market Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1SS
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Northumberland Hall 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% | ← Northumberland Hall | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlo's Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Copperfields Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Sherkhan of Alnwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Alnwick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Henry's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Taste of Northumbria Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Melvyn's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Pig in Muck Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Northumberland Hall
What is Northumberland Hall's food hygiene rating?
Northumberland Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2018.
Is Northumberland Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northumberland Hall last inspected?
Northumberland Hall 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 Northumberland Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Northumberland Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Northumberland Hall holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Northumberland 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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