Schooner Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Schooner 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
The rating dates from 16 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 28 North Street, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7SB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Schooner 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% | ← Schooner 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 Very 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 Schooner 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 Schooner Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakehouse Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Harvest Home BK224 Farmers/growers | 23 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
| Swallow Fish Limited Manufacturers/packers | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Rosemary's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Hook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Northumbrian Hamper Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Schooner Inn
What is Schooner Inn's food hygiene rating?
Schooner Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 16 May 2022.
Is Schooner 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 Schooner Inn last inspected?
Schooner Inn was last inspected on 16 May 2022, more than 4 years 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 Schooner Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Schooner Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Schooner Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Schooner 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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