Shoulder of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Shoulder of Mutton 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: East Road, Longhorsley, Northumberland, NE65 8SY
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Shoulder of Mutton sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Shoulder of Mutton | |
| 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 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shoulder of Mutton 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 Shoulder of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhorsley Village Shop Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| St Helen's C of E First School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Longhorsley Explorers Community Interest Company Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Longhorsley Village Hall Other catering premises | 283 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dr Geert Jan Van Zon Distributors/Transporters | 424 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Linden Tree Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Shoulder of Mutton
What is Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Shoulder of Mutton 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 Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?
Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Shoulder of Mutton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoulder of Mutton compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Shoulder of Mutton holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Shoulder of Mutton 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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