The Flintlock Inn and Café food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Flintlock Inn and Café 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 48 High Street, West Cornforth, DL17 9HS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Flintlock Inn and Café 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 Flintlock Inn and Café | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Flintlock Inn and Café 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 Flintlock Inn and Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cornforth House Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Kung Food China Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Best One - West Cornforth Mini Market Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2024 |
| Arrani convenience store Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2024 |
| Pizzeria Martino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Square & Compass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Lallys Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Flintlock Inn and Café
What is The Flintlock Inn and Café's food hygiene rating?
The Flintlock Inn and Café has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 10 March 2026.
Is The Flintlock Inn and Café 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 Flintlock Inn and Café last inspected?
The Flintlock Inn and Café was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Flintlock Inn and Café?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flintlock Inn and Café compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Flintlock Inn and Café holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Flintlock Inn and Café 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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