Durham Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Durham
Durham Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 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: Unit 6A Bowburn North Industrial Estate Bowburn North Industrial Estate Road, Bowburn, DH6 5PF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham Brewery 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% | ← Durham Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Durham Brewery 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 Durham Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Youth Project Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Aria Bella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Strawberry Lane School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bowburn Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Durham Brewery
What is Durham Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Durham Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Durham Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Durham Brewery last inspected?
Durham Brewery was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 Durham Brewery?
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 Durham Brewery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham Brewery 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
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Durham Brewery is one of 29 rated food businesses in Bowburn. See every hygiene rating in Bowburn →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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