Beamish Bowling Pavilion food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Beamish Bowling Pavilion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Beamish Bowling Pavilion was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: Beamish Museum, Beamish, DH9 0RG
How this rating has changed
Beamish Bowling Pavilion was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Beamish Bowling Pavilion among the 3,076 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 | 3,076 | 75% | ← Beamish Bowling Pavilion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Beamish Bowling Pavilion 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 Beamish Bowling Pavilion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s Town Stall Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| British Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2025 |
| Clover Cottage Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Davy's Fried Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Delicious Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Herrons Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| John's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2026 |
| Jubilee Sweet Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about Beamish Bowling Pavilion
What is Beamish Bowling Pavilion's food hygiene rating?
Beamish Bowling Pavilion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Beamish Bowling Pavilion 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beamish Bowling Pavilion last inspected?
Beamish Bowling Pavilion was last inspected on 14 July 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 Beamish Bowling Pavilion?
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 Beamish Bowling Pavilion compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Beamish Bowling Pavilion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Beamish Bowling Pavilion 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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