Phoenix Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Phoenix Social 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 20 November 2022, more than 3 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: 22 Bloom Avenue, Stanley, DH9 8AE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Phoenix Social 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% | ← Phoenix Social 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 Very 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 Phoenix Social 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 Phoenix Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Empire Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| DH9 Cafe Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Manfredi's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Caring Premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Godfather Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Phoenix Social Club
What is Phoenix Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 20 November 2022.
Is Phoenix Social 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 Phoenix Social Club last inspected?
Phoenix Social Club was last inspected on 20 November 2022, more than 3 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 Phoenix Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Phoenix Social Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Phoenix Social Club holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Phoenix Social 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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