K2/Union food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
K2/Union holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 August 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: 7-9 Front Street, Consett, DH8 5AF
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so K2/Union sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← K2/Union | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 K2/Union 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 K2/Union, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaplains Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Derwentside Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Singers Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Maddisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Former Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Barry's Bargain Superstore Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Coco Kids Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about K2/Union
What is K2/Union's food hygiene rating?
K2/Union has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 8 August 2019.
Is K2/Union safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was K2/Union last inspected?
K2/Union was last inspected on 8 August 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 K2/Union?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does K2/Union compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while K2/Union holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects K2/Union 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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K2/Union is one of 161 rated food businesses in Consett. See every hygiene rating in Consett →
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