The Joiners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Joiners Arms 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 15 August 2025, 11 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: 13 South View, Hunwick, DL15 0JW
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Joiners Arms 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 Joiners Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Joiners Arms 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 Joiners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunwick & District WMC & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Bridge End Garage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bondcare Group Care Homes Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bondcare Group Care Homes Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bondcare Group Care Homes Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| 11Arches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cosin Lodge Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Nursery Time Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about The Joiners Arms
What is The Joiners Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Joiners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 August 2025.
Is The Joiners Arms 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 Joiners Arms last inspected?
The Joiners Arms was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 11 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 Joiners Arms?
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 Joiners Arms compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Joiners Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Joiners Arms 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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