The Top Hoose food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Top Hoose 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 13 February 2023, more than 3 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: Woodbine Street, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0NH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Top Hoose 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% | ← The Top Hoose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Top Hoose 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 Top Hoose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Barndale House School Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| James Calvert Spence College School/college/university | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| King Edwin Primary School School/college/university | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Amble Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2023 |
| Amble Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Sacred Heart & St Cuthberts Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Amble AFC Juniors Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Top Hoose
What is The Top Hoose's food hygiene rating?
The Top Hoose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 February 2023.
Is The Top Hoose 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 Top Hoose last inspected?
The Top Hoose was last inspected on 13 February 2023, more than 3 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 The Top Hoose?
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 Top Hoose compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Top Hoose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Top Hoose 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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The Top Hoose is one of 114 rated food businesses in Amble. See every hygiene rating in Amble →
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