South Causey Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
South Causey 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 27 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: South Causey Inn Causey Road, Causey, DH9 0LS
How it compares in Durham
That puts South Causey 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% | ← South Causey Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 South Causey 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 South Causey Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2U Food Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Black Horse Beamish Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Hilltop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Florida Syrups Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| J&I Food Trading Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Westholme Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about South Causey Inn
What is South Causey Inn's food hygiene rating?
South Causey Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 January 2025.
Is South Causey 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 South Causey Inn last inspected?
South Causey Inn was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 South Causey Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Causey Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and South Causey Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects South Causey 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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