The Arch at Craster food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Arch at Craster 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: Craster, Northumberland, NE66 3SS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Arch at Craster 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 Arch at Craster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Arch at Craster 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 Arch at Craster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Inn Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 401 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Proctor Steads Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Piper's Pitch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Thomas H BK280 Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Craster Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Shoreline Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Jolly Fisherman Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Jolly Fisherman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The Arch at Craster
What is The Arch at Craster's food hygiene rating?
The Arch at Craster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 February 2026.
Is The Arch at Craster 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 Arch at Craster last inspected?
The Arch at Craster was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Arch at Craster?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Arch at Craster compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Arch at Craster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Arch at Craster 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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