Durham Ox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
Durham Ox holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: Durham Ox Inn, Church Street, Orston, NG13 9NS
How it compares in Rushcliffe
In Rushcliffe, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Durham Ox sits behind roughly 666 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ← Durham Ox | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Durham Ox 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 Ox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pull And Pour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| BBQ4U Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| The Chestnuts Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bottesford Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| The Cranmer Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Cranmer Community Food Hub Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| The Larder @ Aslockton Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| Janson Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Durham Ox
What is Durham Ox's food hygiene rating?
Durham Ox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Durham Ox safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Durham Ox last inspected?
Durham Ox was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Durham Ox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Durham Ox compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, while Durham Ox holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Durham Ox 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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