The Well food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Well holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: 46 East Green, West Auckland, DL14 9HJ
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Well 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 Well | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Well 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 Well, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Oak Leaf Community Project CIC Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Auck House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Devonshire House Care Home Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Lucky 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Marton Care Homes - St Helens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Well
What is The Well's food hygiene rating?
The Well has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 March 2026.
Is The Well 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Well last inspected?
The Well was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Well?
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 Well compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Well is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Well 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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