Cockton Hill WMC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Cockton Hill WMC 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 24 March 2023, 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: Cockton Hill Working Mens Club 32 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AH
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cockton Hill WMC sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Cockton Hill WMC | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cockton Hill WMC 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 Cockton Hill WMC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
Questions about Cockton Hill WMC
What is Cockton Hill WMC's food hygiene rating?
Cockton Hill WMC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 24 March 2023.
Is Cockton Hill WMC 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 Cockton Hill WMC last inspected?
Cockton Hill WMC was last inspected on 24 March 2023, 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 Cockton Hill WMC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cockton Hill WMC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Cockton Hill WMC holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cockton Hill WMC 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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