The Proof of the Pudding

Northumberland

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Proof of the Pudding scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 11 January 2024 by Northumberland.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Proof of the Pudding, from February 2020 to January 2024. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2020 to 5 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Proof of the Pudding.

Food hygiene rating history for The Proof of the Pudding
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 February 2020	5 / 5	Very good
11 January 2024	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Proof of the Pudding 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?

Heckley High House Cottages,
Alnwick,
Northumberland,
NE66 2LQ

The Proof of the Pudding Hygiene Rating - 5/5

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

Who inspects The Proof of the Pudding?

Food hygiene at The Proof of the Pudding 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 Proof of the Pudding

What is The Proof of the Pudding’s food hygiene rating?

The Proof of the Pudding has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 January 2024.

When was The Proof of the Pudding last inspected?

The Proof of the Pudding was last inspected by Northumberland on 11 January 2024.

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.