The Real Taste of Northumberland food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Real Taste of Northumberland 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7XT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Real Taste of Northumberland among the 2,778 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 | 2,778 | 90% | ← The Real Taste of Northumberland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 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 The Real Taste of Northumberland 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 Real Taste of Northumberland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFV Genesis HC1065 Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Holly Trees Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Harvest Home BK224 Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Swallow Fish Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| King Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2026 |
| Seahouses Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Schooner Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
Questions about The Real Taste of Northumberland
What is The Real Taste of Northumberland's food hygiene rating?
The Real Taste of Northumberland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 August 2025.
Is The Real Taste of Northumberland 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 Real Taste of Northumberland last inspected?
The Real Taste of Northumberland was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Real Taste of Northumberland?
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 The Real Taste of Northumberland compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Real Taste of Northumberland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Real Taste of Northumberland 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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The Real Taste of Northumberland is one of 31 rated food businesses in Seahouses. See every hygiene rating in Seahouses →
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