Ashington & District Comrades Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Northumberland
Ashington & District Comrades 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 26 March 2018, more than 8 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: 179-185 North Seaton Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0ED
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashington & District Comrades Social Club sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Ashington & District Comrades 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 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ashington & District Comrades 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 Ashington & District Comrades Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Bait Box Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ashington Minors Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Central Primary School Lower Site School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Chisholm Bookmakers Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Ashington & District Comrades Social Club
What is Ashington & District Comrades Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Ashington & District Comrades Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 26 March 2018.
Is Ashington & District Comrades 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 Ashington & District Comrades Social Club last inspected?
Ashington & District Comrades Social Club was last inspected on 26 March 2018, more than 8 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 Ashington & District Comrades Social Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashington & District Comrades Social Club compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Ashington & District Comrades Social Club holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Ashington & District Comrades 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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