Hammond Charcuterie food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
Hammond Charcuterie holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: Windmill Way West, Ramparts Business Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1UN
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Hammond Charcuterie 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% | ← Hammond Charcuterie | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hammond Charcuterie 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 Hammond Charcuterie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Berwick St Mary's CE Primary School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Berwick upon Tweed Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Hammond Charcuterie
What is Hammond Charcuterie's food hygiene rating?
Hammond Charcuterie has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Hammond Charcuterie 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hammond Charcuterie last inspected?
Hammond Charcuterie was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Hammond Charcuterie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hammond Charcuterie compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Hammond Charcuterie holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Hammond Charcuterie 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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