The Commercial Willington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Commercial Willington 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 27 May 2021, more than 5 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: 115 Commercial Street, Willington, DL15 0AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Commercial Willington among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← The Commercial Willington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Very 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 The Commercial Willington 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 Commercial Willington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| AJ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Nursery Time Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Adam's Pizzeria Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Cottles Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
Questions about The Commercial Willington
What is The Commercial Willington's food hygiene rating?
The Commercial Willington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 May 2021.
Is The Commercial Willington 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 Commercial Willington last inspected?
The Commercial Willington was last inspected on 27 May 2021, more than 5 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 The Commercial Willington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Commercial Willington compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Commercial Willington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Commercial Willington 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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The Commercial Willington is one of 56 rated food businesses in Willington. See every hygiene rating in Willington →
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