Food hygiene ratings in Northumberland
Our data holds 3,506 food businesses in Northumberland, rated between 2017-07-27 and 2026-08-27. 80.2% (2,813) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 17 (0.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Northumberland 56th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Northumberland
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,813 | 80.2% |
| 4 (good) | 208 | 5.9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 66 | 1.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.3% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 7 | 0.2% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0% |
| Awaiting inspection | 186 | 5.3% |
| Exempt | 216 | 6.2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 703 | 86.9% |
| Retailers - other | 606 | 73.4% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 | 83.6% |
| Other catering premises | 330 | 79.4% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 | 72.4% |
| Caring Premises | 211 | 94.8% |
| Mobile caterer | 196 | 79.6% |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 | 87.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Charltons | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-05 | Pub/bar/nightclub | NE24 1SF |
| 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 |
| Spar | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-05 | Retailers - other | NE41 8AG |
| 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 |
| Davidsons of Darras Hall | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | NE20 9PW |
| 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)?
2,813 of 3,506 food businesses in Northumberland (80.2%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-27.
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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