The Old England food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Old England holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 August 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 Old England Front Street, Great Lumley, DH3 4JB
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old England sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← The Old England | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old England 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 Old England, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haveli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Chester-Le-Street Amateur Rowing Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Chester-le-Street Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Black rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| K Y A Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| High Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bar Bianco Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
Questions about The Old England
What is The Old England's food hygiene rating?
The Old England has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 15 August 2024.
Is The Old England safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old England last inspected?
The Old England was last inspected on 15 August 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 Old England?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old England compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Old England holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Old England 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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The Old England is one of 15 rated food businesses in Great Lumley. See every hygiene rating in Great Lumley →
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