Leadgate WMC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Leadgate WMC 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 23 August 2022, 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: 33 St Ives Road, Leadgate, DH8 7PZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Leadgate WMC 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% | ← Leadgate WMC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Leadgate 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 Leadgate WMC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadgate convenience store Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Grizedale Care Home Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Leadgate Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2022 |
| JK Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Rontec Villa Esso Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Clart About Sensory Cafe Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ravendale Foods Trade Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Leadgate WMC
What is Leadgate WMC's food hygiene rating?
Leadgate WMC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 August 2022.
Is Leadgate WMC 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 Leadgate WMC last inspected?
Leadgate WMC was last inspected on 23 August 2022, 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 Leadgate WMC?
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 Leadgate WMC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Leadgate WMC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Leadgate 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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Leadgate WMC is one of 33 rated food businesses in Leadgate. See every hygiene rating in Leadgate →
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