Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club 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 26 June 2018, more than 8 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: Scout Club House Black Lane, Wheatley Hill, DH6 3JN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club 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 Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Fast Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 November 2025 |
| Aston Store Ltd Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Watermill Properties Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Patton House Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Stephens Off Licence Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Wheatley Hill Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2020 |
| Wheatley Hill Workmens Social Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2019 |
Questions about Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club
What is Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club's food hygiene rating?
Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 26 June 2018.
Is Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club 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 Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club last inspected?
Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club was last inspected on 26 June 2018, more than 8 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 Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Wheatley Hill Old Scouts Club 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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