Cafe on the Hill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Cafe on the Hill 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 15 Hide Hill, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1EQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Cafe on the Hill 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% | ← Cafe on the Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe on the Hill 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 Cafe on the Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| As Good As It Gets Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Limoncello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Amran's Indian Kitchen & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Ford James and Son Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Polish Shop Pokusa Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Foxton's Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Amore Ristourante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Sports Direct Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafe on the Hill
What is Cafe on the Hill's food hygiene rating?
Cafe on the Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Cafe on the Hill 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 Cafe on the Hill last inspected?
Cafe on the Hill was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Cafe on the Hill?
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 Cafe on the Hill compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe on the Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Cafe on the Hill 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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