Barrasford Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Barrasford Arms Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 16 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: Barrasford, Northumberland, NE48 4AA
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Barrasford Arms Hotel sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Barrasford Arms Hotel | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Barrasford Arms Hotel 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 Barrasford Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrasford Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Chollerton C Of E Aided First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Riverside Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Barrasford Arms Hotel
What is Barrasford Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Barrasford Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Barrasford Arms Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barrasford Arms Hotel last inspected?
Barrasford Arms Hotel was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Barrasford Arms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barrasford Arms Hotel compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Barrasford Arms Hotel holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Barrasford Arms Hotel 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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