Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath 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 1 April 2026, 3 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: Big Jug 83 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath 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 Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Durham City Fruiterers Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath
What is Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath's food hygiene rating?
Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath 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 Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath last inspected?
Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 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 Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Mr Flynn's No 83 Claypath 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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