The Cricketers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Cricketers 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 21 March 2026, 3 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: 66 Durham Road, Blackhill, DH8 5TH
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Cricketers 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% | ← The Cricketers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cricketers 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 The Cricketers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison's Catering Service (Blackhill) Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Blackhill Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Consett Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| JF Kennedy Care Centre Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Blackhill Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Lisa's Little Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Londis Blackhill Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about The Cricketers
What is The Cricketers's food hygiene rating?
The Cricketers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 21 March 2026.
Is The Cricketers 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 The Cricketers last inspected?
The Cricketers was last inspected on 21 March 2026, 3 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 The Cricketers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cricketers compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Cricketers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Cricketers 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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Understanding this rating
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The Cricketers is one of 23 rated food businesses in Blackhill. See every hygiene rating in Blackhill →
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