THE food hygiene ratings for establishments in Hexham are published by the Food Standards Agency.

We’ve taken a look at how those inspected in 2021 so far fared.

Abbey Lounge -  Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Apple Blossom - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Bay Trees HQ - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Big Licks Ice Cream Parlour - Hygiene rating 4 (good)

Charred Bar & Grill - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Dene Grange - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Elm Bank Care Home - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Hexham Community Grocery - Hygiene rating 4 (good)

Hexham Pizza - Hygiene rating 1 (major improvement necessary)

High Street Convenience Store - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

M&Co - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

MFG Shell Hexham - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Molly Moos with Jennie - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

New Golden Rice - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

Pizza Pizza - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)

The White Stuff - Hygiene rating 5 (very good)