Half Moon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gateshead
Half Moon Inn 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Ryton Village, Ryton, NE40 3NU
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts Half Moon Inn among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← Half Moon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 Half Moon Inn 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 Half Moon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvaston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Coffee Johnny's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bridgefields Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Crookhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Ryton Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Crookhill News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
Questions about Half Moon Inn
What is Half Moon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Half Moon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Half Moon Inn 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 Half Moon Inn last inspected?
Half Moon Inn was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Half Moon Inn?
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 Half Moon Inn compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and Half Moon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Half Moon Inn 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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