Newbiggin Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Newbiggin Masonic Hall 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 19 April 2023, more than 3 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: Haven View, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6NR
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Newbiggin Masonic Hall among the 2,779 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Newbiggin Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 Newbiggin Masonic Hall 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 Newbiggin Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Flame Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Coble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Caffe Bertorelli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Keir Hardie Court Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Glentons Bakery Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Club Shop AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Grace Darling Campus School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Newbiggin Masonic Hall
What is Newbiggin Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
Newbiggin Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 19 April 2023.
Is Newbiggin Masonic Hall 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 Newbiggin Masonic Hall last inspected?
Newbiggin Masonic Hall was last inspected on 19 April 2023, more than 3 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 Newbiggin Masonic Hall?
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 Newbiggin Masonic Hall compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Newbiggin Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Newbiggin Masonic Hall 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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Newbiggin Masonic Hall 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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