The Greys Inn

Northumberland

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 14 November 2025 by Northumberland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Greys Inn, from August 2019 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2019 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Greys Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Greys Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 August 2019	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
14 November 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Greys Inn in Northumberland has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Embleton,
Northumberland,
NE66 3UY

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Greys Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Greys Inn?

Food hygiene at The Greys Inn is inspected by Northumberland, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northumberland.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Greys Inn

What is The Greys Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Greys Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 November 2025.

When was The Greys Inn last inspected?

The Greys Inn was last inspected by Northumberland on 14 November 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.