Stanhope Masonic Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Stanhope Masonic 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 23 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Greenbank Front Street, Stanhope, DL13 2XF
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Stanhope Masonic Club sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Stanhope Masonic Club | |
| 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 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 Stanhope Masonic 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 Stanhope Masonic Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Sports & Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2019 |
| Stanhope Chemist Retailers - other | 167 yards away | Exempt | |
| Premier - Stanhope Convenience Store Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2024 |
| Castle Bank Butchers Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 September 2025 |
| Joan Woodhall Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| The Bakers Loaf Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Roots of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Stanhope Masonic Club
What is Stanhope Masonic Club's food hygiene rating?
Stanhope Masonic Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 23 December 2024.
Is Stanhope Masonic 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 Stanhope Masonic Club last inspected?
Stanhope Masonic Club was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 18 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 Stanhope Masonic 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 Stanhope Masonic Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Stanhope Masonic Club holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Stanhope Masonic 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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