The Miners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Miners Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 January 2025, 18 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: 41 Manor Road, Medomsley, DH8 6QN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Miners Arms sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ← The Miners Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Miners Arms 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 Miners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Church Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| St Mary's Convent Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Ebchester Toddlers Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Ebchester Village Store Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Proctor House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Happy Smiles Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about The Miners Arms
What is The Miners Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Miners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 3 January 2025.
Is The Miners Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Miners Arms last inspected?
The Miners Arms was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 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 Miners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Miners Arms compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Miners Arms holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Miners Arms 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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