Dipton Workingmens Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Dipton Workingmens Club 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 9 August 2019, more than 6 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: Dipton and District Social Club Co-Operative Terrace West, Dipton, DH9 9AQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Dipton Workingmens Club 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% | ← Dipton Workingmens Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dipton Workingmens Club 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 Dipton Workingmens Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier - Dipton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dipton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| The Hungry Caterpillar Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Dipton Community Centre Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Dipton Workingmens Club
What is Dipton Workingmens Club's food hygiene rating?
Dipton Workingmens Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 August 2019.
Is Dipton Workingmens Club 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 Dipton Workingmens Club last inspected?
Dipton Workingmens Club was last inspected on 9 August 2019, more than 6 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 Dipton Workingmens Club?
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 Dipton Workingmens Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Dipton Workingmens Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dipton Workingmens Club 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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