The Ivorson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Ivorson 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: The Post Boy North Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8HX
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Ivorson 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% | ← The Ivorson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ivorson 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 Ivorson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| H Taylor and Sons Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Card Fayre Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Ivorson
What is The Ivorson's food hygiene rating?
The Ivorson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 September 2024.
Is The Ivorson 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 Ivorson last inspected?
The Ivorson 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 The Ivorson?
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 Ivorson compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivorson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Ivorson 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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Understanding this rating
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The Ivorson is one of 67 rated food businesses in Ferryhill. See every hygiene rating in Ferryhill →
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