The Diamond Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Diamond Inn 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: Main Street, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9BB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Diamond Inn 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% | ← The Diamond Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Diamond Inn 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 Diamond Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fratelli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2021 |
| Ponteland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 64 yards away | Exempt | |
| Vault & Vine Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Station House Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ponteland Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Rialto Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Seven Stars Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about The Diamond Inn
What is The Diamond Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Diamond Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 March 2025.
Is The Diamond Inn 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 Diamond Inn last inspected?
The Diamond Inn was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Diamond Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Diamond Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Diamond Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Diamond Inn 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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