The Waterhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Waterhouse 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 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 65 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Waterhouse 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 Waterhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Good
- 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 The Waterhouse 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 Waterhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 of Cups Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aroma Rise Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Cosy Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Waterhouse
What is The Waterhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Waterhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 February 2024.
Is The Waterhouse 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 Waterhouse last inspected?
The Waterhouse was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Waterhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Waterhouse compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Waterhouse 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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