Inspections are carried out by the local authority.
The scheme gives businesses a rating from 5 to 0 which is displayed at their premises and online so you can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.
5 – hygiene standards are very good
4 – hygiene standards are good
3 – hygiene standards are generally satisfactory
2 – some improvement is necessary
1 – major improvement is necessary
0 – urgent improvement is required
Here are the 28 businesses across Northumberland with zero or one-star ratings.
1. Sorrentinos, Blyth
Sorrentinos in Blyth was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary) by Northumberland County Council on 25th November 2020. Photo: Google
2. The Spice Mill, Allendale
The Spice Mill in Allendale was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary) by Northumberland County Council on 11th March 2020. Photo: Google
3. Buzz Bar, Ashington
Buzzbar Shakes & Cakes in Ashington was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary) by Northumberland County Council on 15th December 2020. Photo: Google
4. Cheviot Hotel, Bellingham
Cheviot Hotel in Bellingham was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary) by Northumberland County Council on 26th February 2020. Photo: Google