Block & Tackle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Block & Tackle 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 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Blackthorn Way, Fallowfield, Ashington, NE63 8NW
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Block & Tackle 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% | ← Block & Tackle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Block & Tackle 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 Block & Tackle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cambois Rowing Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Bridge View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Chisholm Bookmakers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Ashington Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Betty's Bakes Cakes & Sandwich Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bait Box Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Block & Tackle
What is Block & Tackle's food hygiene rating?
Block & Tackle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 28 October 2024.
Is Block & Tackle 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 Block & Tackle last inspected?
Block & Tackle was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Block & Tackle?
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 Block & Tackle compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Block & Tackle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Block & Tackle 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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