The Den food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
The Den 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
This is a fresh result: The Den was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Callerton Lane, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9EY
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Den among the 2,775 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← The Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 Den 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 Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Hut Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Ponteland Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ponteland High School School/college/university | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ponteland Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ponteland Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Ponteland War Memorial Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Mambos Ponteland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Princess Garden Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Den
What is The Den's food hygiene rating?
The Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 June 2026.
Is The Den 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 Den last inspected?
The Den was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Den?
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 The Den compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Den 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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Understanding this rating
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The Den is one of 65 rated food businesses in Ponteland. See every hygiene rating in Ponteland →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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