Astons Late Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Astons Late Bar 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 6 February 2024, more than 2 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: 34 Front Street West, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 5UB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Astons Late Bar 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% | ← Astons Late Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Astons Late Bar 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 Astons Late Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Bakehouse & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ashianna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Front Street News & Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Grays Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bedlington Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Bedlington Service Station Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Footprints on the Moon Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ajwaa Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Astons Late Bar
What is Astons Late Bar's food hygiene rating?
Astons Late Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Astons Late Bar 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 Astons Late Bar last inspected?
Astons Late Bar was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 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 Astons Late Bar?
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 Astons Late Bar compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Astons Late Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Astons Late Bar 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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