The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed 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 Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School Alnwick School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Barter Books Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ristorante Tirreno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Alnwick Playhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| EveAnna Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Sonnet Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Alno Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed
What is The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed 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 Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed last inspected?
The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Treehouse Restaurant & Potting Shed 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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