Burnhopeside Hall food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Burnhopeside Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2023, more than 2 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: Burnhopeside Hall Durham Road, Lanchester, DH7 0TL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Burnhopeside Hall 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% | ← Burnhopeside Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Burnhopeside Hall 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 Burnhopeside Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhope Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2026 |
| The Old Icecream Shop and Kings Cafe Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Ravello's Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Ravellos Italian Delicatessen Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Lanchester Country Basket Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Burnhopeside Hall
What is Burnhopeside Hall's food hygiene rating?
Burnhopeside Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 September 2023.
Is Burnhopeside Hall 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burnhopeside Hall last inspected?
Burnhopeside Hall was last inspected on 20 September 2023, more than 2 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 Burnhopeside Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burnhopeside Hall compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Burnhopeside Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Burnhopeside Hall 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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