Wheatsheaf Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Wheatsheaf 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
This is a fresh result: Wheatsheaf Inn was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 42 South Green, Staindrop, DL2 3LD
How it compares in Durham
That puts Wheatsheaf 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% | ← Wheatsheaf 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 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 Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staindrop Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2016 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Millstone House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2018 |
| Cronin's News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Country Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Raby Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Wheatsheaf Inn
What is Wheatsheaf Inn's food hygiene rating?
Wheatsheaf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?
Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Wheatsheaf 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wheatsheaf Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Wheatsheaf Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Wheatsheaf 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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