Number 9 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Number 9 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 3 September 2024, 22 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: 9 Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9PW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Number 9 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% | ← Number 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Number 9 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 Number 9, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Elkwater Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Haveli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Davidsons of Darras Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| Darras Hall Primary School School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Coffee Cart (Airstream) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| The Coffee Cart (Bike) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Number 9
What is Number 9's food hygiene rating?
Number 9 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Number 9 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 Number 9 last inspected?
Number 9 was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Number 9?
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 Number 9 compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Number 9 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Number 9 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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