The Flying Horse, Blyth
The Flying Horse is a pub at Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DG. The Flying Horse's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland council on 27 June 2022.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 4 years ago - Address
- Waterloo Road
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 1DG - Council
- Northumberland
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Flying Horse’s food hygiene rating
The Flying Horse's rating is 4 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Flying Horse's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Flying Horse
- 5The Prince of Wales10 m
- 3The Blind Tiger40 m
- 5The Waterloo Pub160 m
- 5Regent Sports Bar160 m
- 5Bar 38240 m
- 2Railway Tavern240 m
Questions about The Flying Horse
What is the food hygiene rating at The Flying Horse?
The Flying Horse's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland council on 27 June 2022. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Flying Horse?
The Flying Horse is at Waterloo Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DG, in Blyth. Northumberland council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Prince of Wales, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Flying Horse?
The closest pubs and bars to The Flying Horse are The Prince of Wales (10 m), The Blind Tiger (40 m) and The Waterloo Pub (160 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Flying Horse's hygiene rating up to date?
The Flying Horse's rating is 4 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Flying Horse on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Northumberland council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.