The Fighting Cocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Fighting Cocks 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 5 January 2022, 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: 4 South Street, Durham, DH1 4PP
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| BirdHero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Coviello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Fighting Cocks
What is The Fighting Cocks's food hygiene rating?
The Fighting Cocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 January 2022.
Is The Fighting Cocks 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 The Fighting Cocks last inspected?
The Fighting Cocks was last inspected on 5 January 2022, 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 The Fighting Cocks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fighting Cocks compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Fighting Cocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Fighting Cocks 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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