Millstone House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Millstone House B&B 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 4 December 2018, more than 7 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: Millstone House Stangarth Lane, Staindrop, DL2 3LR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Millstone House B&B 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% | ← Millstone House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Millstone House B&B 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 Millstone House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cronin's News Retailers - other | 272 yards away | Exempt | |
| Spar Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Country Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Wheatsheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Staindrop Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2016 |
| Raby Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Millstone House B&B
What is Millstone House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Millstone House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 December 2018.
Is Millstone House B&B 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 Millstone House B&B last inspected?
Millstone House B&B was last inspected on 4 December 2018, more than 7 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 Millstone House B&B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Millstone House B&B compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Millstone House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Millstone House B&B 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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