The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside 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 5 June 2024, more than 2 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: Lane House Farm Pit House Lane, Leamside, DH4 6QQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside 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% | ← The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside 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 Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Hazelcroft Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Bells Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside
What is The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside's food hygiene rating?
The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 June 2024.
Is The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside 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 The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside last inspected?
The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 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 Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside?
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 The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Farmhouse Kitchen Leamside 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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