Blink Bonny food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Blink Bonny 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: Christon Bank, Northumberland, NE66 3ES
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Blink Bonny sits behind roughly 2,778 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ← Blink Bonny | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <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 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 Blink Bonny 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 Blink Bonny, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christon Bank Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Sarahs Ice Cream Parlour Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Embleton Vincent Edwards C of E First School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| J.R. Grieves & Co (Embleton) Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Dunstanburgh Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Mandell's Coffee Pot Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| The Village Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Creighton Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Blink Bonny
What is Blink Bonny's food hygiene rating?
Blink Bonny has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Blink Bonny 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 Blink Bonny last inspected?
Blink Bonny was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Blink Bonny?
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 Blink Bonny compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Blink Bonny holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Blink Bonny 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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