2 Stanhope Hall B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
2 Stanhope Hall 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 24 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Stanhope Old Hall, Stanhope, DL13 2PF
How it compares in Durham
That puts 2 Stanhope Hall B&B among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← 2 Stanhope Hall B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 2 Stanhope Hall 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 2 Stanhope Hall B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Stanhope Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Crosshill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Stanhope Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2023 |
| Pizza Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Pack Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| The Bonny Moorhen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Everyday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about 2 Stanhope Hall B&B
What is 2 Stanhope Hall B&B's food hygiene rating?
2 Stanhope Hall B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 24 July 2024.
Is 2 Stanhope Hall 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 2 Stanhope Hall B&B last inspected?
2 Stanhope Hall B&B was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 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 2 Stanhope Hall B&B?
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 2 Stanhope Hall B&B compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and 2 Stanhope Hall B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects 2 Stanhope Hall 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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