Queens Head Hotel

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Queens Head Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 7 High Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6AT, in the Northumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
7 High Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland
Postcode
NE64 6AT
Local Authority
Northumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
288750

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Queens Head Hotel?

Queens Head Hotel 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 Queens Head Hotel last inspected?

Queens Head Hotel was last inspected on 2025-12-23. 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 Queens Head Hotel located?

Queens Head Hotel is located at 7 High Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland , NE64 6AT, in the Northumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE64 postcode area.