Benton Ale House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
Benton Ale House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Benton Ale House was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Benton Alehouse, Front Street, Benton, NE7 7XE
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts Benton Ale House among the 1,250 places in North Tyneside holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,250 | 87% | ← Benton Ale House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 68 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Benton Ale House 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 Benton Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton House School School/college/university | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aiden House News Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Balliol Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Benton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Blue Flames Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Benton Dene Schools School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS South Gosforth Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
Questions about Benton Ale House
What is Benton Ale House's food hygiene rating?
Benton Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Benton Ale House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Benton Ale House last inspected?
Benton Ale House was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Benton Ale House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Benton Ale House compare to other places in North Tyneside?
87% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in North Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Benton Ale House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects Benton Ale House 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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