GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social 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 19 February 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: Glaxo Sports and Social Club Strathmore Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8DS
How it compares in Durham
That puts GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club 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% | ← GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GlaxoSmithKline Sports and 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 GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny on The Move @ Teesdale Service Station Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Teesdale Service Station Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Red Well Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2022 |
| Teesdale Community Resources Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 August 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Charles Dickens Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club
What is GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club's food hygiene rating?
GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 February 2026.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social 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 GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club last inspected?
GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club was last inspected on 19 February 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 GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club?
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 GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects GlaxoSmithKline Sports and 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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