We rounded up some food hygiene ratings published by the Food Standards Agency in the last few months.
Restaurants, cafes and canteens
Rated 5: Sycamore at Princes Street, Corbridge, rated on October 30
Rated 5: Cilantro at 19 Market Place, Hexham, rated on November 12
Rated 5: Zyka at 44 Priestpopple, Hexham, rated on November 26
Rated 5: Saathi Indian Restaurant at 28 Priestpopple, Hexham, rated on November 26
Rated 5: Shire Gate Cafe at 4 Cattle Market, Hexham, rated on November 26
Rated 5: The Hextol Tans at 11 St Marys Chare, Hexham, rated on November 26
Rated 5: Hextol Catering at 14 Gilesgate, Hexham, rated on December 3
Rated 5: Number 19 at Close House Estate, Heddon-On-The-Wall, rated on December 3
Rated 5: The Perfect Prep Kitchen & Coffee House at 40 Merton Road, Ponteland, rated on December 10
Rated 5: Stable Canteen Shiregate at Yarridge Road, Hexham, rated on December 11
Rated 5: Oli & Joes at South Road, Prudhoe, rated on December 12
Rated 5: Adapt Cafe at Burn Lane, Hexham, rated on December 16
Pubs, bars and nightclubs
Rated 5: Heart of Northumberland at 5 Market Street, Hexham, rated on November 11
Rated 5: The Forum (Wetherspoons) at Market Place, Hexham, rated on November 28
Takeaways
Rated 5: Paxtons Fish & Chips at 15 Market Place, Hexham, rated on November 28
Rated 5: Spice Delight at 13-15 West Wylam Drive, West Wylam, rated on December 12