Hexham has 158 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
99% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 93% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 16 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Hexham.
30 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
8 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 457 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Washington | 325 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 293 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 227 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Consett | 212 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
| Berwick-upon-Tweed | 182 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
There are currently 158 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hexham, out of 610,111 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hexham, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 93% of rated businesses in Hexham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hexham 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 Hexham was last updated on 18 April 2026.