South Moor Sports and Community Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
South Moor Sports and Community Club 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 9 November 2021, more than 4 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: 1A Third Street, Quaking Houses, DH9 7HA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so South Moor Sports and Community Club sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← South Moor Sports and Community Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 South Moor Sports and Community Club 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 South Moor Sports and Community Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2018 |
| Little Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Mr Bakers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| South Moor General Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| South Moor Golf Club & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Kings Fayre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| JD Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about South Moor Sports and Community Club
What is South Moor Sports and Community Club's food hygiene rating?
South Moor Sports and Community Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 9 November 2021.
Is South Moor Sports and Community Club 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 South Moor Sports and Community Club last inspected?
South Moor Sports and Community Club was last inspected on 9 November 2021, more than 4 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 South Moor Sports and Community Club?
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 South Moor Sports and Community Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while South Moor Sports and Community Club holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects South Moor Sports and Community Club 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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