Cricketers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Cricketers Arms 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 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 48-50 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cricketers Arms among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Cricketers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cricketers Arms 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 Cricketers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Baliol House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Fish & Chips at 149 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Yorkshire Trading Company Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Picniks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2025 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Peter's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Cricketers Arms
What is Cricketers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cricketers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Cricketers Arms 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 Cricketers Arms last inspected?
Cricketers Arms was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months 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 Cricketers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cricketers Arms compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cricketers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cricketers Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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