Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel 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 6 August 2025, 11 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: Hardwick Hall Manor Hotel, Hesleden, TS27 4PA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Hardwicke Hall Manor 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 Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyage Care Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
Questions about Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel
What is Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel 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 Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel last inspected?
Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 Hardwicke Hall Manor 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 Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hardwicke Hall Manor 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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