Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club 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 11 March 2019, more than 7 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: 1 Rose Terrace, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0QL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social 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 Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2025 |
| Belvedere House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Middleton-in-Teesdale Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Teesdale Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Dark Sky Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 147 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2023 |
| McFarlanes Family Butchers Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ozzie's Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Samuel James Deli Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club
What is Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 11 March 2019.
Is Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club 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 Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club last inspected?
Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club was last inspected on 11 March 2019, more than 7 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 Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social Club holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Middleton In Teesdale Sports & Social 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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