Coach and Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Coach and Horses holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Coach and Horses 26 West Road, Annfield Plain, DH9 8HU
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Coach and Horses sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Coach and Horses | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Coach and Horses 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 Coach and Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Parrot Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| David's Mini Market Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
| Best One - Gaba & Sons Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2026 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| China Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
Questions about Coach and Horses
What is Coach and Horses's food hygiene rating?
Coach and Horses has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Coach and Horses safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coach and Horses last inspected?
Coach and Horses was last inspected on 29 January 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 Coach and Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coach and Horses compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Coach and Horses holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Coach and Horses 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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