The Ink Spot, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

The Ink Spot is a pub at 49 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6NJ. The Ink Spot's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland council on 15 September 2023.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago
Address
49 Front Street
Newbiggin-By-The-Sea
Northumberland
NE64 6NJ
Council
Northumberland
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Ink Spot’s food hygiene rating

The Ink Spot's rating is 3 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 Ink Spot'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.

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Questions about The Ink Spot

What is the food hygiene rating at The Ink Spot?

The Ink Spot's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland council on 15 September 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Ink Spot?

The Ink Spot is at 49 Front Street, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6NJ, in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Northumberland council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Old Ship Hotel, about 30 m away.

What pubs are near The Ink Spot?

The closest pubs and bars to The Ink Spot are The Old Ship Hotel (30 m), Coble Inn (90 m) and Queens Head Hotel (360 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Ink Spot's hygiene rating up to date?

The Ink Spot's rating is 3 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 Ink Spot 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.