The Pines food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
The Pines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 1 Woodbine Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8PP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Pines 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% | ← The Pines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pines 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 Pines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Another Spud Mobile caterer | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bothal Primary School Upper Site School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Ashington Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Cricket Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Heavenly Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Pines
What is The Pines's food hygiene rating?
The Pines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 5 November 2025.
Is The Pines 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pines last inspected?
The Pines was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 The Pines?
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 Pines compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Pines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Pines 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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