Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: Hallgarth Manor Hotel, Hallgarth, High Pittington, DH6 1AB
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) 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% | ← Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) 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.
Questions about Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham)
What is Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham)'s food hygiene rating?
Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) last inspected?
Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hallgarth Manor Hotel (61 Durham) 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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