Red Alligator food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Red Alligator 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 12 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: Red Alligator Auckland Road, South Church, DL14 6SP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Red Alligator 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% | ← Red Alligator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Red Alligator 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 Red Alligator, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| .The Red Alligator Pub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Church View Care Home Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| 34 Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bridge Creative Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Caps off Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Red Alligator
What is Red Alligator's food hygiene rating?
Red Alligator has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Red Alligator 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 Red Alligator last inspected?
Red Alligator was last inspected on 12 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 Red Alligator?
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 Red Alligator compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Red Alligator is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Red Alligator 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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