The Farriers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Farriers 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 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Farne Road, Shilbottle, Northumberland, NE66 2XX
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Farriers Arms 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 Farriers 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 393 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 Farriers 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 Farriers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Khazana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Scarlett's Helping Hand Distributors/Transporters | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Secret Spa Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Haven Community Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Londis Shilbottle Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Gateway Church Northumberland Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
Questions about The Farriers Arms
What is The Farriers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Farriers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The Farriers 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 Farriers Arms last inspected?
The Farriers Arms was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Farriers 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 Farriers Arms compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Farriers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Farriers 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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