The Clayton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Tyneside
The Clayton Arms 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
The rating dates from 22 March 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: Grieves Row, Dudley, Cramlington, NE23 7PX
How it compares in North Tyneside
That puts The Clayton Arms 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% | ← The Clayton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Clayton Arms 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 Clayton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Deli Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Amigo's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Dudley Supermarket Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| Dudley Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Cragside C of E Cont Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Clayton Arms
What is The Clayton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Clayton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Tyneside Council on 22 March 2022.
Is The Clayton Arms 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 The Clayton Arms last inspected?
The Clayton Arms was last inspected on 22 March 2022, more than 4 years 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 The Clayton Arms?
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 The Clayton Arms 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 The Clayton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Tyneside Council inspects The Clayton Arms 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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