The Stags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Stags Head 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 10 September 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: The Stags Head Hotel Market Place Station View, Esh Winning, DH7 9HT
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Stags Head among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Stags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Stags Head 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 Stags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Home Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| W Smith (Durham) Ltd Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dents Bakery Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Esh Winning Chop Suey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Newhouse General Store Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 September 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Deerness Valley Meats Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Stags Head
What is The Stags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Stags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 September 2024.
Is The Stags Head 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 Stags Head last inspected?
The Stags Head was last inspected on 10 September 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 Stags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Stags Head compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Stags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Stags Head 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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The Stags Head is one of 17 rated food businesses in Esh Winning. See every hygiene rating in Esh Winning →
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