Hirst Progressive Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Hirst Progressive Social Club 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 12 April 2022, more than 4 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.
Address: 61-65 North Seaton Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0AG
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Hirst Progressive Social Club sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Hirst Progressive Social Club | |
| 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 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hirst Progressive Social Club 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 Hirst Progressive Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Central Primary School Lower Site School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
| Fresh Smash / Hungry Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Hirst Progressive Social Club
What is Hirst Progressive Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Hirst Progressive Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 12 April 2022.
Is Hirst Progressive Social Club 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 Hirst Progressive Social Club last inspected?
Hirst Progressive Social Club was last inspected on 12 April 2022, more than 4 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 Hirst Progressive Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hirst Progressive Social Club compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Hirst Progressive Social Club holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Hirst Progressive Social Club 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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