Elan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Elan 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 28 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: 68 Main Street, North Sunderland, Northumberland, NE68 7TP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Elan 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% | ← Elan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elan 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 Elan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Spice House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Insieme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Seahouses Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Herd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| King Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Seahouses Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Elan
What is Elan's food hygiene rating?
Elan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Elan 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 Elan last inspected?
Elan was last inspected on 28 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 Elan?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elan compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Elan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Elan 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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