Hardwick Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Hardwick Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hardwick Hotel Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, TS27 4EE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hardwick Hotel sits behind roughly 3,769 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Hardwick Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hardwick Hotel 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 Hardwick Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blondie's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
Questions about Hardwick Hotel
What is Hardwick Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hardwick Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Hardwick Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hardwick Hotel last inspected?
Hardwick Hotel was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hardwick Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hardwick Hotel compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Hardwick Hotel holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hardwick Hotel 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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Hardwick Hotel is one of 24 rated food businesses in Blackhall Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Blackhall Colliery →
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