The Boathouse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Boathouse 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
This is a fresh result: The Boathouse Inn was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: Station Road, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8HR
How this rating has changed
The Boathouse Inn has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 28 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Boathouse Inn among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← The Boathouse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 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 Boathouse 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 The Boathouse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Lesleys Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| J A Stobo & Son Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Black Bull Bait Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bradley Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Grants Event Catering Limited Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Grants Family and Catering Butchers Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Boathouse Inn
What is The Boathouse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Boathouse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 July 2026.
Is The Boathouse 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 The Boathouse Inn last inspected?
The Boathouse Inn was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Boathouse 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 The Boathouse Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Boathouse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Boathouse 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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Understanding this rating
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The Boathouse Inn is one of 19 rated food businesses in Wylam. See every hygiene rating in Wylam →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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