Red Lion Berwick

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-12
Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Red Lion Berwick is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 19 Castlegate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1JS, in the Northumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Northumberland oversees 3,530 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Northumberland is 4.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
19 Castlegate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Postcode
TD15 1JS
Local Authority
Northumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
286442

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Red Lion Berwick?

Red Lion Berwick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Northumberland.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Red Lion Berwick last inspected?

Red Lion Berwick was last inspected on 2026-03-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Red Lion Berwick located?

Red Lion Berwick is located at 19 Castlegate, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland , TD15 1JS, in the Northumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TD15 postcode area.