High Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
High Crown 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 April 2026, 3 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: High Crown Inn Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts High Crown 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% | ← High Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 High Crown 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 High Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Chesters Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bar Bianco Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Fabio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Black rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Fuel Coffeeworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about High Crown
What is High Crown's food hygiene rating?
High Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 April 2026.
Is High Crown 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 High Crown last inspected?
High Crown was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 High Crown?
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 High Crown compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and High Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects High Crown 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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