Bridgend Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
Bridgend Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: South Road, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6QE
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Bridgend Farm 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% | ← Bridgend Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridgend Farm 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 Bridgend Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddington Dairy Milk Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Riverside Complex Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Ad Gefrin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ad Gefrin Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 152 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Traybake Fairy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Riverside Village Store Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| The Canny Owl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Wooler First & Glendale Middle School School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Bridgend Farm
What is Bridgend Farm's food hygiene rating?
Bridgend Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 February 2020.
Is Bridgend Farm 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridgend Farm last inspected?
Bridgend Farm was last inspected on 11 February 2020, more than 6 years 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 Bridgend Farm?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridgend Farm compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bridgend Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bridgend Farm 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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