Cresswell Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Cresswell 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 4 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: 19 High Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6DR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Cresswell Arms 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% | ← Cresswell Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cresswell 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 Cresswell Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Caffe Bertorelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Coble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Flame Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ladhar's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Artisan Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Keir Hardie Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Little Acorns Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Cresswell Arms
What is Cresswell Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cresswell Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Cresswell 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 Cresswell Arms last inspected?
Cresswell Arms was last inspected on 4 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 Cresswell 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cresswell Arms compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cresswell Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Cresswell 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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Understanding this rating
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Cresswell Arms is one of 60 rated food businesses in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea →
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