The Leaping Salmon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Leaping Salmon 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: 8 Golden Square, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1BG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Leaping Salmon among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Leaping Salmon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Leaping Salmon 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 Leaping Salmon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrock Night Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Greenhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Q'Kurdi Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| At Home With Junk And Disorderly Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Northern Edge Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Berwick Caring Premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Northumbrian Cider & Wine Co Ltd Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Repas 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Leaping Salmon
What is The Leaping Salmon's food hygiene rating?
The Leaping Salmon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 9 February 2026.
Is The Leaping Salmon 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 Leaping Salmon last inspected?
The Leaping Salmon was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Leaping Salmon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Leaping Salmon compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Leaping Salmon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Leaping Salmon 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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