New Butcher by the Sea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
New Butcher by the Sea holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 9 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: 47 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6NJ
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so New Butcher by the Sea sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← New Butcher by the Sea | |
| 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 397 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 Generally satisfactory
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 New Butcher by the Sea 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 New Butcher by the Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladhar's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Artisan Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Flame Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Coble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Caffe Bertorelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Keir Hardie Court Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Club Shop AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about New Butcher by the Sea
What is New Butcher by the Sea's food hygiene rating?
New Butcher by the Sea has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 October 2025.
Is New Butcher by the Sea safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Butcher by the Sea last inspected?
New Butcher by the Sea was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 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 New Butcher by the Sea?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Butcher by the Sea compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while New Butcher by the Sea holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects New Butcher by the Sea 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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New Butcher by the Sea is one of 60 rated food businesses in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea →
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