The Arch at Craster

Northumberland

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Arch at Craster scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 27 February 2026 by Northumberland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Arch at Craster, from September 2020 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2020 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Arch at Craster.

Food hygiene rating history for The Arch at Craster
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
23 September 2020	5 / 5	Very good
27 February 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Arch at Craster in Northumberland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Craster,
Northumberland,
NE66 3SS

The Arch at Craster Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Arch at Craster. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Arch at Craster?

Food hygiene at The Arch at Craster is inspected by Northumberland, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northumberland.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Arch at Craster

What is The Arch at Craster’s food hygiene rating?

The Arch at Craster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 February 2026.

When was The Arch at Craster last inspected?

The Arch at Craster was last inspected by Northumberland on 27 February 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.