The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2025, 13 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: Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7AN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre 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% | ← The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre 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 The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Once Brewed Cafe & Bunkhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sill Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Twice Brewed Brewery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Twice Brewed Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Vallum Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Layside Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre
What is The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 May 2025.
Is The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre last inspected?
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 13 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 The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre?
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 The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre 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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