Hardwick Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Hardwick Arms Hotel 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
This is a fresh result: Hardwick Arms Hotel was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 North End, Sedgefield, TS21 2AZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hardwick Arms Hotel 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% | ← Hardwick Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hardwick Arms Hotel 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 Hardwick Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia & Sofias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Back of Beyond Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Mess Charcuterie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| South Durham Ltd trading as The Black Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Sedgefield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| Tickety Boo Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| Number Four Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Hardwick Arms Hotel
What is Hardwick Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hardwick Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Hardwick Arms Hotel 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 Hardwick Arms Hotel last inspected?
Hardwick Arms Hotel was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Hardwick Arms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hardwick Arms Hotel compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hardwick Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hardwick Arms Hotel 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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