The Turks Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Turks Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 6 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: High Street, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7TE
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Turks Head sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← The Turks Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Turks Head 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 Turks Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisha Tandoori Rothbury Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Vale Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Tullys of Rothbury Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Rothbury Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| Fruit & Veg @ Flowers & Foliage Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Newcastle House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Rocket Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Rothbury Convenience Store Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about The Turks Head
What is The Turks Head's food hygiene rating?
The Turks Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The Turks Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Turks Head last inspected?
The Turks Head was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 6 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 Turks Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Turks Head compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Turks Head holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Turks Head 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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