Mr Ants food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Mr Ants 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 7 September 2022, more than 3 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: 22 Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PS
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Mr Ants 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% | ← Mr Ants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mr Ants 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 Mr Ants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavi Convenience Store Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Hexham Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Peggs News Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Pizza Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Hexham General Hospital Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| HVS Cafe and Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hexham Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Little Tinklers Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Mr Ants
What is Mr Ants's food hygiene rating?
Mr Ants has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 7 September 2022.
Is Mr Ants 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 Mr Ants last inspected?
Mr Ants was last inspected on 7 September 2022, more than 3 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 Mr Ants?
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 Mr Ants compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Ants is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Mr Ants 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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