Shenanigans Rum Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Northumberland
Shenanigans Rum Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 55 Piper Road, Ovingham, Northumberland, NE42 6AZ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Shenanigans Rum Bar among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Shenanigans Rum Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Shenanigans Rum Bar 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 Shenanigans Rum Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovingham Reading Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Badger Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bridge End Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Adam & Eve Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Compass Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ovingham C of E First School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ovingham Middle School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Glendinning Brothers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
Questions about Shenanigans Rum Bar
What is Shenanigans Rum Bar's food hygiene rating?
Shenanigans Rum Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Shenanigans Rum Bar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shenanigans Rum Bar last inspected?
Shenanigans Rum Bar was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Shenanigans Rum Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shenanigans Rum Bar compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Shenanigans Rum Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shenanigans Rum Bar 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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