What is the average food hygiene rating in Northumberland?

The average food hygiene rating in Northumberland is 4.87 out of 5, across 3,093 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Northumberland compare with the national average for food hygiene?

90.6% of rated premises in Northumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Northumberland 29 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Northumberland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,803 food businesses in Northumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.6% of the 3,093 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Northumberland have a low hygiene rating?

18 food businesses in Northumberland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Northumberland food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Northumberland (3,483 establishments on record, 3,093 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Northumberland

In Northumberland, 90.6% of 3,093 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.87/5. These figures cover 3,483 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Northumberland has 2,803 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 3,093 rated premises (90.6%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 90.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +10.9 pp
National rank: 29 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Northumberland

5★ Very Good

2,803 (90.6%)

4★ Good

209 (6.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

63 (2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (0.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0%)

Plus 169 awaiting inspection and 221 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 169 awaiting inspection and 221 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Northumberland: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Northumberland?: The average food hygiene rating in Northumberland is 4.87 out of 5, across 3,093 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Northumberland compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 90.6% of rated premises in Northumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Northumberland 29 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Northumberland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,803 food businesses in Northumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.6% of the 3,093 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Northumberland have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in Northumberland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Northumberland food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Northumberland (3,483 establishments on record, 3,093 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Northumberland

Astley ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Links Road, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland · NE26 4JX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Beresford LodgeCaring Premises · Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland · NE26 4RJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
BellachowUKOther catering premises · NE63
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Bedlington Whitley Memorial C of E First SchoolSchool/college/university · Bedlington, Northumberland · NE22 5DE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Cheviot Brewery LtdManufacturers/packers · Slainsfield Cottages, Cornhill-On-Tweed, Northumberland · TD12 4TP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Salvation Army Community HallOther catering premises · Hartford Road West, Bedlington, Northumberland · NE22 6HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
SpicesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 198 Milburn Road, Ashington, Northumberland · NE63 0PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The Pressed ClubTakeaway/sandwich shop · Newmarket, Morpeth, Northumberland · NE61 1LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Cragside TearoomsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cragside, Northumberland · NE65 7PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Stacey's Cake CornerManufacturers/packers · NE23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Tower TavernPub/bar/nightclub · Cresswell, Northumberland · NE61 5JT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Plantsplus Garden CentreRetailers - other · Berwick Hill, Seaton Burn, Northumberland · NE13 6BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Northumberland

J Charlton & Sons LtdPub/bar/nightclub · Cambois Farm Road, Cambois, Northumberland · NE24 1SF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
The Harbour KitchenMobile caterer · The Wynding, Beadnell, Northumberland · NE67 5AX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
The GarageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dark Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland · NE61 1SU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
Hareta SushiMobile caterer · 1 Hide Hill, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland · TD15 1EQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
The Prior ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9a Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Northumberland · TD15 2EN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
The SalmonPub/bar/nightclub · 31 High Street, Belford, Northumberland · NE70 7NG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2025
Chantry PlayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland · NE61 1NL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2025
Davidsons of Darras HallRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland · NE20 9PW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,483 real Food Standards Agency records for Northumberland, of which 3,093 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.