The Vintage Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Vintage Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: Ambulance House Park Road, Horden, SR8 4PE
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Vintage Tearoom 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% | ← The Vintage Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Vintage Tearoom 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 Vintage Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Trades and Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Horden Cricket Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2020 |
| Premier - Mosci's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Horden Community Welfare FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| JJ's Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Deniz Bargain Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Sugar Rush The Sweet Life Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Crosslands Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about The Vintage Tearoom
What is The Vintage Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Vintage Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 August 2024.
Is The Vintage Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vintage Tearoom last inspected?
The Vintage Tearoom was last inspected on 23 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 Vintage Tearoom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Vintage Tearoom compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Vintage Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Vintage Tearoom 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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