Chalkies Sports Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Chalkies Sports Bar 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
This is a fresh result: Chalkies Sports Bar was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 16 Croft Street, Crook, DL15 8QF
How this rating has changed
Chalkies Sports Bar was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Chalkies Sports Bar among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Chalkies Sports Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Chalkies Sports Bar 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 Chalkies Sports Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles and Bites Champagne and Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Belle Vue Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2022 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Coulby Newham Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Chalkies Sports Bar
What is Chalkies Sports Bar's food hygiene rating?
Chalkies Sports Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Chalkies Sports Bar 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 Chalkies Sports Bar last inspected?
Chalkies Sports Bar was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month 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 Chalkies Sports Bar?
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 Chalkies Sports Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chalkies Sports Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chalkies Sports Bar 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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Chalkies Sports Bar is one of 83 rated food businesses in Crook. See every hygiene rating in Crook →
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