Chesters Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Chesters Tea Room 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 1 November 2024, 20 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: Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4EU
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Chesters Tea Room 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% | ← Chesters Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Chesters Tea Room 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 Chesters Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters Roman Fort Gift Shop Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Chesters Bridge Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2017 |
| The Riverside Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Humshaugh C Of E First School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Humshaugh Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Linden House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Hadrian's Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Chesters Tea Room
What is Chesters Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Chesters Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Chesters Tea Room 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 Chesters Tea Room last inspected?
Chesters Tea Room was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 Chesters Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chesters Tea Room compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Chesters Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Chesters Tea Room 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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