The Gun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Gun 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 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ridsdale, Northumberland, NE48 2TF
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Gun Inn 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 Gun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Gun 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 Gun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2022 |
| Bay Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2026 |
| West Woodburn Shop Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2018 |
Questions about The Gun Inn
What is The Gun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Gun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 June 2024.
Is The Gun 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 Gun Inn last inspected?
The Gun Inn was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Gun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Gun Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Gun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Gun 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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