The Axe House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Axe House 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 23 March 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 29 Enterprise City, Green Lane Industrial Estate, Spennymoor, DL16 6JF
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Axe House 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 Axe House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Axe House 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 Axe House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bounce House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Jay's Tudhoe Moor Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Hett Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Pixley Dell Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Axe House
What is The Axe House's food hygiene rating?
The Axe House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 March 2023.
Is The Axe House 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 Axe House last inspected?
The Axe House was last inspected on 23 March 2023, more than 3 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 Axe House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Axe House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Axe House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Axe House 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 Axe House is one of 118 rated food businesses in Spennymoor. See every hygiene rating in Spennymoor →
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