Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar 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 9 October 2014, more than 11 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: St Chads College 16-22 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RH
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar 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% | ← Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar 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 Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Cathedral Mobile caterer | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Durham University - North Bailey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College School/college/university | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Durham Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Best One - Dunelm Food Store Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar
What is Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar's food hygiene rating?
Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 9 October 2014.
Is Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar 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 Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar last inspected?
Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar was last inspected on 9 October 2014, more than 11 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 Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham University - St Chads College Student Bar 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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