Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Latest rating available
County Hotel food hygiene rating
County Hotel
Priestpopple
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1PS Inspected 3 August 2026
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1PS Inspected 3 August 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Northumberland
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
County Hotel in Northumberland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 3 August 2026. County Hotel is registered as a Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house and is located at Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PS.
- Business name
- County Hotel
- Business type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 3 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 287227
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
3 August 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
County Hotel has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 21 May 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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