The Badger food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Badger 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: Street Houses, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9BT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Badger among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← The Badger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 397 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 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 The Badger 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 Badger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbies Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Ponteland Private Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Henrys Hut Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Ponteland Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Badger
What is The Badger's food hygiene rating?
The Badger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The Badger 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 The Badger last inspected?
The Badger was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 The Badger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Badger compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Badger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Badger 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Badger is one of 65 rated food businesses in Ponteland. See every hygiene rating in Ponteland →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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