Charltons food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Charltons holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Charltons was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cambois Farm Road, Cambois, Northumberland, NE24 1SF
How this rating has changed
Charltons was re-inspected on 5 June 2026 and held its rating of 0.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | 0 0 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 3,073 rated places in Northumberland score this low, about one in 1,537. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Charltons |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Charltons the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charltons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Ashington Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Cambois Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
Questions about Charltons
What is Charltons's food hygiene rating?
Charltons has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Northumberland Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Charltons safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Charltons last inspected?
Charltons was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Charltons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charltons compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Charltons holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Charltons 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Northumberland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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