Commercial Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Commercial Hotel 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 17 March 2020, more than 6 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: 12 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BG
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Commercial Hotel 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% | ← Commercial Hotel | |
| 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 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 Commercial Hotel 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 Commercial Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDJEspresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| EDJEspresso Van Mobile caterer | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Barnard Castle Post Office Retailers - other | 43 yards away | Exempt | |
| Valentine's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Three Horse Shoes Hotel Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| No3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| McFarlanes Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Commercial Hotel
What is Commercial Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Commercial Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 17 March 2020.
Is Commercial Hotel 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 Commercial Hotel last inspected?
Commercial Hotel was last inspected on 17 March 2020, more than 6 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 Commercial Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Commercial Hotel compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Commercial Hotel holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Commercial Hotel 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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