Il Piccolo at Corbridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Il Piccolo at Corbridge 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: St Helens Street, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5BE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Il Piccolo at Corbridge 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% | ← Il Piccolo at Corbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Il Piccolo at Corbridge 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 Il Piccolo at Corbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Takeaway & Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Corstopitum Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| J D Hall Butchers Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Paul Raes Kitchen at the Blue Bell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| The Corbridge Larder Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Il Piccolo at Corbridge
What is Il Piccolo at Corbridge's food hygiene rating?
Il Piccolo at Corbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Il Piccolo at Corbridge 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 Il Piccolo at Corbridge last inspected?
Il Piccolo at Corbridge was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Il Piccolo at Corbridge?
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 Il Piccolo at Corbridge compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Il Piccolo at Corbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Il Piccolo at Corbridge 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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