The Smashing Burger
Very good. Last inspection 23 April 2026.
Quick facts
- The Smashing Burger scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 23 April 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Northumberland.
- Inspected by Northumberland Environmental Health.
Local authority: Northumberland · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a sit-down food business. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Smashing Burger.
What is The Smashing Burger's FSA hygiene rating?
The Smashing Burger scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 23 April 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Smashing Burger last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Smashing Burger was on 23 April 2026, 1 month ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Smashing Burger required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does The Smashing Burger compare to other venues in Northumberland?
The Smashing Burger's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Northumberland on the dedicated Northumberland aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 23 April 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.