Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge 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 12 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hoochs Snooker and Pool Club 6-10 Newmarket Street, Consett, DH8 5LQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge 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% | ← Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 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 Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge 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 Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Kitchen Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Kanny Kandie's Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Remastered Spice Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Soami's Trio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| GreenKeepers Eco Home Store Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Bellamys Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Premier - Park Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2019 |
| St Patricks RC Church Hall Other catering premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge
What is Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 October 2024.
Is Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge 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 Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge last inspected?
Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge was last inspected on 12 October 2024, 21 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 Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge 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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