Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: North Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd 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 Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herding Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Hadrians Wall Caravan & Camping Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Chare Close Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| The Frying Pan Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| The Old School House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Haltwhistle & District Comrades of the Great War Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Oceans Takeaway / Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd
What is Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd 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 Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd last inspected?
Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd?
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 Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Milecastle Inn on Hadrians Wall Ltd 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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