Flying Gang Brewing food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Northumberland
Flying Gang Brewing holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 May 2022, more than 4 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: Meadowfield, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9SD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Flying Gang Brewing 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% | ← Flying Gang Brewing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flying Gang Brewing 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 Flying Gang Brewing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Wilding Davison School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Little Tinklers Nursery Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Richard Coates CofE Primary School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| St Matthews Church & Hall Other catering premises | 214 yards away | Exempt | |
| Royal Hampton Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Elliott's of Ponteland Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Gills Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Lorenzo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Flying Gang Brewing
What is Flying Gang Brewing's food hygiene rating?
Flying Gang Brewing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 27 May 2022.
Is Flying Gang Brewing 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flying Gang Brewing last inspected?
Flying Gang Brewing was last inspected on 27 May 2022, more than 4 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 Flying Gang Brewing?
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 Flying Gang Brewing compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Gang Brewing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Flying Gang Brewing 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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Flying Gang Brewing is one of 65 rated food businesses in Ponteland. See every hygiene rating in Ponteland →
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