Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Elkwater food hygiene rating
Elkwater
33-35 Broadway
Darras Hall
Ponteland
NE20 9PW Inspected 17 August 2026
Darras Hall
Ponteland
NE20 9PW Inspected 17 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
Elkwater in Northumberland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 August 2026. Elkwater is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 33-35 Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, NE20 9PW.
- Business name
- Elkwater
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 17 August 2026
- FHRS ID
- 287710
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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
17 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
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Elkwater has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 3 September 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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