The Bishops' Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Bishops' Mill 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 2024, 22 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: Units 1 and 2 Freemans Place, Durham, DH1 1SQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Bishops' Mill among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Bishops' Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Bishops' Mill 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 Bishops' Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Durham City Fruiterers Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cosy Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bishops' Mill
What is The Bishops' Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Bishops' Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 August 2024.
Is The Bishops' Mill 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 Bishops' Mill last inspected?
The Bishops' Mill was last inspected on 23 August 2024, 22 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 Bishops' Mill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Bishops' Mill compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Bishops' Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Bishops' Mill 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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