The Woodman Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Woodman Inn 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: 23 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QW
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Woodman Inn 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 Woodman Inn | |
| 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 Woodman Inn 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 Woodman Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Dunelm Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about The Woodman Inn
What is The Woodman Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Woodman Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 9 February 2026.
Is The Woodman Inn 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 Woodman Inn last inspected?
The Woodman Inn was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Woodman Inn?
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 Woodman Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Woodman Inn holds a 3. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Woodman Inn 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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