The Northumberland Arms

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Northumberland Arms is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at The Peth, West Thirston, Northumberland, NE65 9EE, in the Northumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Northumberland oversees 3,530 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Northumberland is 4.9 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
The Peth, West Thirston, Northumberland
Postcode
NE65 9EE
Local Authority
Northumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
287997

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Northumberland Arms?

The Northumberland Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Northumberland.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Northumberland Arms last inspected?

The Northumberland Arms was last inspected on 2025-02-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Northumberland Arms located?

The Northumberland Arms is located at The Peth, West Thirston, Northumberland , NE65 9EE, in the Northumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE65 postcode area.