The Lambton Worm food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Lambton Worm 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
This rating dates from 10 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 52 North Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4AJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lambton Worm 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 Lambton Worm | |
| 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 Lambton Worm 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 Lambton Worm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chin Up Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Appletree Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Dobbies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bidfood Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Barley Mow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Barley Mow Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about The Lambton Worm
What is The Lambton Worm's food hygiene rating?
The Lambton Worm has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Lambton Worm 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 Lambton Worm last inspected?
The Lambton Worm was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Lambton Worm?
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 Lambton Worm compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Lambton Worm holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Lambton Worm 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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