The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Crown Inn 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 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 22 Front Street, Pelton, DH2 1LU
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Crown 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 The Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Chester View Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Dotties Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Hungry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bidfood Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 October 2024.
Is The Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Crown Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Crown Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Crown 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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The Crown Inn is one of 15 rated food businesses in Pelton. See every hygiene rating in Pelton →
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