York House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
York House 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 February 2025, 16 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: York House Front Street, Littletown, DH6 1PZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts York House 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% | ← York House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 York House 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 York House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen House Lunch Club & Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pittington Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Sherburn Hill Hub Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about York House
What is York House's food hygiene rating?
York House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 February 2025.
Is York House 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 York House last inspected?
York House was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 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 York House?
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 York House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and York House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects York House 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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