The Food Pit Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Food Pit Bar 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 3 March 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: 19 the Riverwalk Millburngate, Durham, DH1 4SL
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Food Pit Bar 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% | ← The Food Pit Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Food Pit Bar 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 The Food Pit Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Durham City Fruiterers Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| BirdHero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Coviello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Food Pit Bar
What is The Food Pit Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Food Pit Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 March 2025.
Is The Food Pit Bar 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 The Food Pit Bar last inspected?
The Food Pit Bar was last inspected on 3 March 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 The Food Pit Bar?
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 The Food Pit Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Pit Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Food Pit Bar 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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