The Riverside Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
The Riverside Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Riverside Park Caravan Site, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8TX
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Riverside Pantry among the 2,778 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Riverside Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Riverside Pantry none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Riverside Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinchilla Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Dilshad Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cleaswell Hill School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bridge View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Block & Tackle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about The Riverside Pantry
What is The Riverside Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Riverside Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 9 July 2025.
Is The Riverside Pantry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Riverside Pantry last inspected?
The Riverside Pantry was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Riverside Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Riverside Pantry compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Riverside Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Riverside Pantry and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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