Ford has 35 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 91% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in Ford.
8 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
4 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–35 of 35 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 466 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Washington | 335 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 297 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 230 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Consett | 217 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | 184 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
There are currently 35 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ford, out of 623,322 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ford, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 91% of rated businesses in Ford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ford are carried out by Northumberland. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ford was last updated on 23 May 2026.