The Royal Air Forces Association food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
The Royal Air Forces Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 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: West End, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7TU
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Royal Air Forces Association 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 Royal Air Forces Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Royal Air Forces Association 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 Royal Air Forces Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 325 yards away | Exempt | |
| Anisha Tandoori Rothbury Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Vale Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Turks Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| Rothbury Cottage Care Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Tullys of Rothbury Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 410 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Royal Air Forces Association
What is The Royal Air Forces Association's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Air Forces Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The Royal Air Forces Association 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Air Forces Association last inspected?
The Royal Air Forces Association was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Royal Air Forces Association?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Air Forces Association compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Air Forces Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Royal Air Forces Association 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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