Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Queens Head 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 4 September 2024, 22 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: 27 Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5EE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Queens Head 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% | ← Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham City Youth Project Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| County Durham Community Clothing Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Durham Trinity School And Sports College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Chilli Padi Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Costa at Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Queens Head 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 Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Queens Head?
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 Queens Head compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Queens Head 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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Queens Head is one of 41 rated food businesses in Framwellgate Moor. See every hygiene rating in Framwellgate Moor →
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