Derwent Walk Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Derwent Walk Inn 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 6 August 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: Derwent Walk Inn Ebchester Hill, Ebchester, DH8 0SX
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Derwent Walk Inn 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% | ← Derwent Walk Inn | |
| 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 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 Derwent Walk Inn 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 Derwent Walk Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Convent Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Ebchester Toddlers Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Ebchester Village Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| St Mary Magdalene Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Proctor House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
Questions about Derwent Walk Inn
What is Derwent Walk Inn's food hygiene rating?
Derwent Walk Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Derwent Walk Inn 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 Derwent Walk Inn last inspected?
Derwent Walk Inn was last inspected on 6 August 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 Derwent Walk Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Derwent Walk Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Derwent Walk Inn holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Derwent Walk Inn 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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