Rothbury Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Rothbury Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: High Street, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SZ
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Rothbury Bakery sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Rothbury Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rothbury Bakery 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 Rothbury Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Rothbury Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Fruit & Veg @ Flowers & Foliage Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Tullys of Rothbury Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | Exempt | |
| Newcastle House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Sweeties Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about Rothbury Bakery
What is Rothbury Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Rothbury Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Rothbury Bakery 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rothbury Bakery last inspected?
Rothbury Bakery was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Rothbury Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rothbury Bakery compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Rothbury Bakery holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Rothbury Bakery 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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