West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 33 Front Street, West Auckland, DL14 9HW
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd sits behind roughly 3,769 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd 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 West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf Community Project CIC Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Auck House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Devonshire House Care Home Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Lucky 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Marton Care Homes - St Helens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd
What is West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd's food hygiene rating?
West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 3 December 2025.
Is West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd last inspected?
West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd?
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 West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects West Auckland WMC & Institute Ltd 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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