Buongiorno food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Buongiorno 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 21 August 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: 20-22 St Marys Chare, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1NQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Buongiorno 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% | ← Buongiorno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Buongiorno 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 Buongiorno, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Gateway into the Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Four Beaumont Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Hexham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Hexham Sweetie Jar Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Paxtons Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Buongiorno
What is Buongiorno's food hygiene rating?
Buongiorno has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Buongiorno 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 Buongiorno last inspected?
Buongiorno was last inspected on 21 August 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 Buongiorno?
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 Buongiorno compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Buongiorno is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Buongiorno 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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