South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Greenlands South Moor Road, South Moor, DH9 7QH
How it compares in Durham
That puts South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ← South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Mr Bakers Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| South Moor General Store Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Louisa Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Thrive Kitchen @ The Louisa Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| JD Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Pasha Pizza Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute
What is South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute's food hygiene rating?
South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 June 2018.
Is South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute last inspected?
South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute was last inspected on 12 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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