The Newmarket food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Newmarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 1 Castle Bank, Tow Law, DL13 4AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Newmarket among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← The Newmarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Newmarket 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 Newmarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J C Dobson (Butcher) Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2024 |
| Page's Bakery Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Looking Glass House Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Tow Law Community Centre Other catering premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about The Newmarket
What is The Newmarket's food hygiene rating?
The Newmarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Newmarket 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Newmarket last inspected?
The Newmarket was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Newmarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Newmarket compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Newmarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Newmarket 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Newmarket is one of 25 rated food businesses in Tow Law. See every hygiene rating in Tow Law →
Durham inspects and rates 4,645 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Durham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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