The Bay Horse Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Bay Horse Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 April 2026, 3 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: 59 Uppertown, Wolsingham, DL13 3EX
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bay Horse Hotel sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ← The Bay Horse Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bay Horse Hotel 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 Bay Horse Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2023 |
| Melbourne Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2018 |
| Wolsingham Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Peggotty's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Wolsingham Constitutional Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2023 |
| Number 10 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| John Keenan Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Laus Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about The Bay Horse Hotel
What is The Bay Horse Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Horse Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Bay Horse Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bay Horse Hotel last inspected?
The Bay Horse Hotel was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Bay Horse Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bay Horse Hotel compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Bay Horse Hotel holds a 3. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Bay Horse Hotel 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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