Food Safety in Benfieldside
321 establishments rated · 75.7% with 5 stars
Benfieldside (DH8) is home to 321 rated food establishments in the Northumberland area of Northumberland. 75.7% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Benfieldside vs Northumberland Average
% of establishments with given rating · Northumberland average across 3,502 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Benfieldside
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gate House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DH8 9SP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Love at First Bites Bakery Manufacturers/packers · DH8 5DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 3 | A Touch of Class Cakes Other catering premises · DH8 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Coco Kids Takeaway/sandwich shop · DH8 5QJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 May 2023 |
| 5 | lisa@birchildminding Caring Premises · DH8 6QN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 | B and M Retailers - other · DH8 7ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 7 | lrcraftcreations Retailers - other · DH8 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Cake Hole Other catering premises · DH8 9UA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | The Cherry Tree (Durham) Retailers - other · DH8 7PW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 Jul 2019 |
| 10 | Mini Mixers Other catering premises · DH8 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Nov 2021 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Benfieldside
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Chance DH8 7SA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 Aug 2025 |
Pizza Knight DH8 5AR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 Jan 2026 |
Umbrella Community Centre CiC DH8 5QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 Jan 2025 |
Golden Lion DH8 7SB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 Jun 2025 |
Briardale Local Ltd DH8 7BE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 26 Nov 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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