Matfen has 11 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 89% achieving the top rating of 5.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Matfen.
Showing 1–11 of 11 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 454 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Washington | 325 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Blyth (Northumberland) | 293 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Ashington (Northumberland) | 227 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Consett | 212 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
There are currently 11 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Matfen, out of 606,168 rated establishments across the UK.
In Matfen, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 89% of rated businesses in Matfen hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Matfen 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 Matfen was last updated on 7 April 2026.
| Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| 182 |
| 4.8/5 |
| 89% |