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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.
Rating distribution in Northumberland
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.
Top-rated places in Northumberland
- SpicesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 198 Milburn Road, Ashington, Northumberland · NE63 0PH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- The Pressed ClubTakeaway/sandwich shop · Newmarket, Morpeth, Northumberland · NE61 1LA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Cragside TearoomsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cragside, Northumberland · NE65 7PX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Stacey's Cake CornerManufacturers/packers · NE235/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Tower TavernPub/bar/nightclub · Cresswell, Northumberland · NE61 5JT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Plantsplus Garden CentreRetailers - other · Berwick Hill, Seaton Burn, Northumberland · NE13 6BU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Northumberland
- J Charlton & Sons LtdPub/bar/nightclub · Cambois Farm Road, Cambois, Northumberland · NE24 1SF0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
- The Harbour KitchenMobile caterer · The Wynding, Beadnell, Northumberland · NE67 5AX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
- The GarageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dark Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland · NE61 1SU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
- Hareta SushiMobile caterer · 1 Hide Hill, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland · TD15 1EQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
- The Prior ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9a Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Northumberland · TD15 2EN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
- The SalmonPub/bar/nightclub · 31 High Street, Belford, Northumberland · NE70 7NG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2025
- Chantry PlayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 Bridge Street, Morpeth, Northumberland · NE61 1NL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2025
- Davidsons of Darras HallRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland · NE20 9PW1/5 · 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.