The Shakespeare Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Shakespeare Tavern 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 25 January 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: Front Street, Guide Post, Northumberland, NE62 5LU
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Shakespeare Tavern 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 Shakespeare Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shakespeare Tavern 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 Shakespeare Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cleaswell Hill School School/college/university | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Choppington Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chinchilla Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Dilshad Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Choppington Social Welfare Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Bridge View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Shakespeare Tavern
What is The Shakespeare Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Shakespeare Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 January 2022.
Is The Shakespeare Tavern 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 Shakespeare Tavern last inspected?
The Shakespeare Tavern was last inspected on 25 January 2022, more than 4 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 Shakespeare Tavern?
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 Shakespeare Tavern compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Shakespeare Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Shakespeare Tavern 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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