The Amble Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Amble Butcher holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Amble Butcher was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 31 Queen Street, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0BX
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Amble Butcher 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 Amble Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Amble Butcher 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 Amble Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| The Dock Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Farm Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| 1911 Coffee Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Kayleigh's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Queen Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Taste of China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Amble Butcher
What is The Amble Butcher's food hygiene rating?
The Amble Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Amble Butcher 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Amble Butcher last inspected?
The Amble Butcher was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Amble Butcher?
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 Amble Butcher compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Amble Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Amble Butcher 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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