The Brawns Den food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Brawns Den 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 27 June 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: Brawns Den Winchester Drive, Brandon, DH7 8UG
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Brawns Den 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ← The Brawns Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Brawns Den 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 Brawns Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Beech Park Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| High View Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Bone Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Brancepeth Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| The Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about The Brawns Den
What is The Brawns Den's food hygiene rating?
The Brawns Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 June 2024.
Is The Brawns Den 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 Brawns Den last inspected?
The Brawns Den was last inspected on 27 June 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 Brawns Den?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brawns Den compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Brawns Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Brawns Den 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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