The Milbourne Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Milbourne 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 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Holywell, Northumberland, NE25 0LL
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Milbourne Arms among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Milbourne Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 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 The Milbourne 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 Milbourne Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill Out Time Childcare Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Concorde House & Friends Forum Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bowl & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Belta's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Delaval Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Fire In The Hole Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Delaval Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Delaval News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about The Milbourne Arms
What is The Milbourne Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Milbourne Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 November 2024.
Is The Milbourne 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 Milbourne Arms last inspected?
The Milbourne Arms was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 The Milbourne Arms?
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 The Milbourne Arms compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Milbourne Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Milbourne 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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