Bishop Auckland Golf Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Bishop Auckland Golf Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 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: Bishop Auckland Golf Club Durham Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bishop Auckland Golf Club among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Bishop Auckland Golf Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bishop Auckland Golf 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 Bishop Auckland Golf Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Head Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Park Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Fifteas Vintage Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| El Castillo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bishop Auckland Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bishop Auckland Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| McIntyre Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Bishop Auckland Golf Club
What is Bishop Auckland Golf Club's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Auckland Golf Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Bishop Auckland Golf Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishop Auckland Golf Club last inspected?
Bishop Auckland Golf Club was last inspected on 15 July 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 Bishop Auckland Golf Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop Auckland Golf Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Auckland Golf Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bishop Auckland Golf 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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