Bettinis food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Bettinis holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 18 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 17a North Seaton Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0AG
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Bettinis 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% | ← Bettinis | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bettinis 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 Bettinis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Central Primary School Lower Site School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
| Fresh Smash / Hungry Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Bettinis
What is Bettinis's food hygiene rating?
Bettinis has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Bettinis 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bettinis last inspected?
Bettinis was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Bettinis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bettinis compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Bettinis holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bettinis 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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