The Huntsman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Huntsman 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 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Huntsman St Elizabeths Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Huntsman 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 Huntsman | |
| 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 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 Huntsman 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 Huntsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Sunny House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Reds Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Premier - Woodham Village Store Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Woodham Academy 4175 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Woodham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Woodham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about The Huntsman
What is The Huntsman's food hygiene rating?
The Huntsman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 7 May 2026.
Is The Huntsman 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 Huntsman last inspected?
The Huntsman was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Huntsman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Huntsman compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Huntsman holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Huntsman 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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