Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Sun 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 1 May 2024, more than 2 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: Sun Inn Flat Beamish Museum, Beamish, DH9 0RG
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Sun Inn sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Sun Inn | |
| 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 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 Sun 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s Town Stall Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Beamish Bowling Pavilion Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Beamish Museum Mini Golf Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| British Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2025 |
| Clover Cottage Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Davy's Fried Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Delicious Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Herrons Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Sun Inn
What is Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Sun 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 Sun Inn last inspected?
Sun Inn was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 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 Sun Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sun Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Sun Inn holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Sun 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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