The Craster Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Craster Arms Hotel 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 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Wynding, Beadnell, Northumberland, NE67 5AZ
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Craster Arms Hotel 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 Craster Arms Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Craster Arms Hotel 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 Craster Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour Kitchen Mobile caterer | 45 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| Beadnell Towers Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Saltwater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| Beadnell Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Edgewater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lazy Cow Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Craster Arms Hotel
What is The Craster Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Craster Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Craster Arms Hotel 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 Craster Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Craster Arms Hotel was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Craster Arms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Craster Arms Hotel compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Craster Arms Hotel holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Craster Arms Hotel 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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