The Linden Tree Pub

Northumberland

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Linden Tree Pub scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 29 May 2026 by Northumberland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Linden Tree Pub, from April 2018 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Linden Tree Pub.

Food hygiene rating history for The Linden Tree Pub
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
9 April 2018	5 / 5	Very good
29 May 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Linden Tree Pub in Northumberland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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?

Longhorsley,
Northumberland,
NE65 8XA

The Linden Tree Pub Hygiene Rating - 5/5

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

Who inspects The Linden Tree Pub?

Food hygiene at The Linden Tree Pub 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 Linden Tree Pub

What is The Linden Tree Pub’s food hygiene rating?

The Linden Tree Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 29 May 2026.

When was The Linden Tree Pub last inspected?

The Linden Tree Pub was last inspected by Northumberland on 29 May 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.