Witton Castle Country Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Witton Castle Country Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: Witton Castle and Country Park, Witton-le-Wear, DL14 0DE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Witton Castle Country Park among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Witton Castle Country Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Very 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 Witton Castle Country Park 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 Witton Castle Country Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dun Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| NCS Enterprises Ltd Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The 68 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Etherley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Sportsman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
| Daybreak Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| High Farm Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2026 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
Questions about Witton Castle Country Park
What is Witton Castle Country Park's food hygiene rating?
Witton Castle Country Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Witton Castle Country Park 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Witton Castle Country Park last inspected?
Witton Castle Country Park was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 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 Witton Castle Country Park?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Witton Castle Country Park compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Witton Castle Country Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Witton Castle Country Park 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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