Lanehead Old School B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Lanehead Old School B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: Lanehead Old School, Lanehead, DL13 1AL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Lanehead Old School B&B 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% | ← Lanehead Old School B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lanehead Old School B&B 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 Lanehead Old School B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Cowshill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| The Allenheads Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Weardale Adventure Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Hemmel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Lanehead Old School B&B
What is Lanehead Old School B&B's food hygiene rating?
Lanehead Old School B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Lanehead Old School B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lanehead Old School B&B last inspected?
Lanehead Old School B&B was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Lanehead Old School B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lanehead Old School B&B compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Lanehead Old School B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Lanehead Old School B&B 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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