Travellers Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Travellers Rest 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 8 November 2019, more than 6 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: 97 Wheatbottom, Crook, DL15 9HB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Travellers Rest among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Travellers Rest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Leonard Cheshire Disability Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Foysol Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Horse Shoe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Crook Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Mary's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Sweet Escape Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Kidzone Durham Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Travellers Rest
What is Travellers Rest's food hygiene rating?
Travellers Rest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 November 2019.
Is Travellers Rest 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 Travellers Rest last inspected?
Travellers Rest was last inspected on 8 November 2019, more than 6 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 Travellers Rest?
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 Travellers Rest compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Travellers Rest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Travellers Rest 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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Travellers Rest is one of 83 rated food businesses in Crook. See every hygiene rating in Crook →
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