Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club 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 26 March 2018, more than 8 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: South Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5JT
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club sits behind roughly 2,778 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ← Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club 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 Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilium Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Dessert Royale Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Havendene Residential Home Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Prudhoe Parish Hall Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Prudhoe Methodist Church Other catering premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Prudhoe West Academy School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club
What is Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2018.
Is Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club 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 Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club last inspected?
Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club was last inspected on 26 March 2018, more than 8 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 Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Prudhoe Working Mens Social Club 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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