Apple Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Apple Inn 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
This is a fresh result: Apple Inn was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lucker, Northumberland, NE70 7JH
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Apple Inn 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% | ← Apple Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Apple Inn 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 Apple Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucker Mill House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Beau Monde Salon & Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Adderstone Services Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| The Purdy Lodge Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| The Kaims Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| The White Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| The Rolling Pig Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Holiday Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2022 |
Questions about Apple Inn
What is Apple Inn's food hygiene rating?
Apple Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Apple Inn 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 Apple Inn last inspected?
Apple Inn was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Apple Inn?
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 Apple Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Apple Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Apple Inn 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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