Spittal Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Spittal Bowling Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: Sea Road, Spittal, Northumberland, TD15 1RN
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Spittal Bowling Club sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Spittal Bowling Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Spittal Bowling Club 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 Spittal Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Watch Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Blenheim Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Garden House Retirement Home Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Spittal Community First School School/college/university | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bear Claw Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Londis Highcliffe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Berwick Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
Questions about Spittal Bowling Club
What is Spittal Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Spittal Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Spittal Bowling Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spittal Bowling Club last inspected?
Spittal Bowling Club was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Spittal Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spittal Bowling Club compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Spittal Bowling Club holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Spittal Bowling Club 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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