Half Moon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Half Moon Inn 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 8 July 2026, 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: Stakeford, Northumberland, NE62 5TT
How this rating has changed
Half Moon Inn has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 8 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Half Moon Inn sits behind roughly 2,815 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,815 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ← Half Moon Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Half Moon 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 Half Moon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge View Care Home Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Bomarsund Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Bar & Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cambois Rowing Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Chinchilla Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Block & Tackle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cleaswell Hill School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Half Moon Inn
What is Half Moon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Half Moon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Half Moon Inn 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 Half Moon Inn last inspected?
Half Moon Inn was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 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 Half Moon Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Half Moon Inn compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Half Moon Inn holds a 4. 208 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Half Moon 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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Half Moon Inn is one of 25 rated food businesses in Stakeford. See every hygiene rating in Stakeford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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