Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Fern & Forge Cafe food hygiene rating
The Fern & Forge Cafe
28a Grange Road
Shilbottle
Northumberland
NE66 2XN Inspected 3 September 2026
Shilbottle
Northumberland
NE66 2XN Inspected 3 September 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
The Fern & Forge Cafe in Northumberland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 3 September 2026. The Fern & Forge Cafe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 28a Grange Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XN.
- Business name
- The Fern & Forge Cafe
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 3 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 288414
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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 September 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
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Fern & Forge Cafe.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| Not published | AwaitingInspection | AwaitingInspection | Previous |
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