Dr Syntax Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Dr Syntax 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: New Ridley Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7RG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Dr Syntax 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% | ← Dr Syntax 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 Dr Syntax 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 Dr Syntax Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksfield Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Broomley Grange Residential Outdoor Activity Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Sharper Than Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Wheelbirks Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Fern Hollow Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Rosies Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| New Life Care Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Mountview Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Dr Syntax Inn
What is Dr Syntax Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dr Syntax Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Dr Syntax 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 Dr Syntax Inn last inspected?
Dr Syntax Inn was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Dr Syntax 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 Dr Syntax Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Dr Syntax Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Dr Syntax 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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