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Hopper House Brew Farm food hygiene rating

Manufacturers/packers · Durham

Hopper House Brew Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

This is a fresh result: Hopper House Brew Farm was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.

Address: Hopper House Farm Brewery, Sedgefield, TS21 2HL

How it compares in Durham

That puts Hopper House Brew Farm 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.

Every rated food business in Durham
5 out of 5 3,087 75% ← Hopper House Brew Farm
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

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 Hopper House Brew Farm 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 Hopper House Brew Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Sedgefield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub 1.3 miles away 5 - Very good 5 February 2019
The Hive of Sedgefield Retailers - other 1.6 miles away Exempt
Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 1.6 miles away 5 - Very good 27 February 2020
Thyme Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.6 miles away 5 - Very good 19 February 2025
Welcome & Co UK Limited Retailers - other 1.6 miles away 5 - Very good 8 January 2025
Sedgefield Community Assoc Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 1.6 miles away 5 - Very good 18 June 2014
The Pickled Parson Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 1.6 miles away 5 - Very good 6 January 2025
Back of Beyond Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1.6 miles away 5 - Very good 8 April 2025

Questions about Hopper House Brew Farm

What is Hopper House Brew Farm's food hygiene rating?

Hopper House Brew Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 June 2026.

Is Hopper House Brew Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Hopper House Brew Farm last inspected?

Hopper House Brew Farm was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Hopper House Brew Farm?

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 Hopper House Brew Farm compare to other places in Durham?

75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hopper House Brew Farm is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Durham Council inspects Hopper House Brew Farm 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

Hopper House Brew Farm is one of 49 rated food businesses in Sedgefield. See every hygiene rating in Sedgefield

Durham inspects and rates 4,645 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Durham

The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk

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