Australian Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Australian Hotel 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 6 April 2023, more than 3 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: Australian Hotel Church Street, Howden-le-Wear, DL15 8HH
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Australian Hotel sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Australian Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Australian Hotel 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 Australian Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Bridge End Garage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Westfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
Questions about Australian Hotel
What is Australian Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Australian Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 6 April 2023.
Is Australian Hotel 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 Australian Hotel last inspected?
Australian Hotel was last inspected on 6 April 2023, more than 3 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 Australian Hotel?
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 Australian Hotel compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Australian Hotel holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Australian Hotel 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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