Food hygiene ratings in Northumberland
Our data holds 3,529 food businesses in Northumberland, rated between 2017-07-27 and 2026-10-20. 81.4% (2,873) are rated 5 (very good), above the 69.1% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 17 (0.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Northumberland 42nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
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For food-service suppliers planning a territory. The main preview includes all food-business types in Northumberland; restaurant records include restaurants, cafés and canteens. Hygiene ratings describe inspections, not buying intent.
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Hygiene rating distribution in Northumberland
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,873 | 81.4% |
| 4 (good) | 200 | 5.7% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 65 | 1.8% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 8 | 0.2% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting inspection | 159 | 4.5% |
| Exempt | 215 | 6.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 711 | 88% |
| Retailers - other | 611 | 74.3% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 | 85.6% |
| Other catering premises | 344 | 77% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 305 | 74.1% |
| Caring Premises | 212 | 95.3% |
| Mobile caterer | 196 | 83.2% |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 178 | 88.2% |
Food businesses rated per month in Northumberland
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Northumberland
The 17 most recent of 17. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China City Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-09-08 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | NE24 1LY |
| Lifestyle Express | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-04 | Retailers - other | NE23 6RQ |
| The Blake Arms | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-04 | Pub/bar/nightclub | NE23 7EF |
| T/A The Schooner Hotel/Spice Galleon | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | NE66 2RS |
| Spittal Food Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-16 | Retailers - other | TD15 1RD |
| James Ford & Son | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Manufacturers/packers | TD15 2LB |
| The Harbour Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-05 | Mobile caterer | NE67 5AX |
| The Garage | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | NE61 1SU |
| Go Local | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-01 | Retailers - other | TD15 1BA |
| House of Champions Limited | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-26 | Retailers - other | NE24 2JL |
| Simplicity Catering Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-03 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | NE68 7SJ |
| The Prior Chippy | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-05 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | TD15 2EN |
| GS Convenience Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-04-14 | Retailers - other | NE63 0HD |
| Alnwick Chop Suey House | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-02-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | NE66 1JG |
| Ashington Food Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-12-18 | Retailers - other | NE63 9UJ |
| Oriental Chef | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-12-12 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | NE64 6AD |
| Railway Tavern | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2023-12-14 | Pub/bar/nightclub | NE24 1LS |
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Questions about Northumberland
How many food businesses in Northumberland are rated 5 (very good)?
2,873 of 3,529 food businesses in Northumberland (81.4%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-10-20.
Which food businesses in Northumberland are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
17 food businesses in Northumberland are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Northumberland data?
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