The Vale Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Vale Cafe 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 12 February 2026, 4 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: High Street, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7TE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Vale Cafe 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 Vale Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Vale Cafe 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 Vale Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisha Tandoori Rothbury Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Turks Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| Tullys of Rothbury Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | Exempt | |
| Rothbury Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| Fruit & Veg @ Flowers & Foliage Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Newcastle House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Rocket Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about The Vale Cafe
What is The Vale Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Vale Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Vale Cafe 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 Vale Cafe last inspected?
The Vale Cafe was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 Vale Cafe?
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 The Vale Cafe compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Vale Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Vale Cafe 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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