The Pickled Parson food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
The Pickled Parson holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 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: 1-2 the Square, Sedgefield, TS21 2AB
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Pickled Parson 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% | ← The Pickled Parson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 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 The Pickled Parson 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 Pickled Parson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Aubergine Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Number Four Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2025 |
| Tickety Boo Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| The Hive of Sedgefield Retailers - other | 87 yards away | Exempt | |
| South Durham Ltd trading as The Black Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Sedgefield Community Assoc Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2014 |
Questions about The Pickled Parson
What is The Pickled Parson's food hygiene rating?
The Pickled Parson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 January 2025.
Is The Pickled Parson 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pickled Parson last inspected?
The Pickled Parson was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 The Pickled Parson?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pickled Parson compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Pickled Parson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Pickled Parson 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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