The Wellwood Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
The Wellwood Arms 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
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: High Street, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0LD
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Wellwood Arms among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← The Wellwood Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Wellwood Arms 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 Wellwood Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amble Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Sacred Heart & St Cuthberts Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Osteria Amble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| 1911 Coffee Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Kayleigh's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Queen Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Taste of China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Waterloo Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
Questions about The Wellwood Arms
What is The Wellwood Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Wellwood Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 2 July 2024.
Is The Wellwood Arms 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 Wellwood Arms last inspected?
The Wellwood Arms was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Wellwood Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wellwood Arms compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Wellwood Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Wellwood Arms 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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The Wellwood Arms is one of 114 rated food businesses in Amble. See every hygiene rating in Amble →
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