Willington AFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Willington AFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: Willington Football Club Hall Lane Estate, Willington, DL15 0QG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Willington AFC among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Willington AFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Willington AFC 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 Willington AFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondcare Group Care Homes Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cosin Lodge Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cottles Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| The Commercial Willington Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Bondcare Group Care Homes Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Willington AFC
What is Willington AFC's food hygiene rating?
Willington AFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Willington AFC 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willington AFC last inspected?
Willington AFC was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 Willington AFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willington AFC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Willington AFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Willington AFC 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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