The Fishers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Fishers Arms 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Main Street, Horncliffe, Northumberland, TD15 2XW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Fishers Arms among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Fishers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 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 The Fishers Arms 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 Fishers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Longridge Manor Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Longridge Towers School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Whisked By Eve Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | 21 August 2025 |
| Mace Foodstore Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Victoria Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Lenore Care Limited Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Norham St Ceolwulf?s C of E First School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Abbotsford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fishers Arms
What is The Fishers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Fishers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Fishers Arms 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 The Fishers Arms last inspected?
The Fishers Arms was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Fishers Arms?
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 The Fishers Arms compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Fishers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Fishers Arms 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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