The Tannery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Tannery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Tannery was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QD
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tannery sits behind roughly 2,993 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← The Tannery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Tannery 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 Tannery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouchon Bistrot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Core Music Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Hextol Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Hexham Service Station Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Hexham Community Centre Other catering premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2018 |
| 21st Century Herbs Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Little Mexico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Refectory Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Tannery
What is The Tannery's food hygiene rating?
The Tannery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Tannery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Tannery last inspected?
The Tannery was last inspected on 9 June 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 Tannery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Tannery compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Tannery holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Tannery 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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