Grey Bull Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Grey Bull 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: Grey Bull Inn was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 West Terrace, Stanhope, DL13 2PB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Grey Bull 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% | ← Grey Bull 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 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 Grey Bull 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 Grey Bull Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Community Centre Other catering premises | 201 yards away | Exempt | |
| Crosshill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| 2 Stanhope Hall B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Stanhope Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2023 |
| Pizza Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Pack Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| The Bonny Moorhen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Everyday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Grey Bull Inn
What is Grey Bull Inn's food hygiene rating?
Grey Bull Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Grey Bull 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 Grey Bull Inn last inspected?
Grey Bull Inn was last inspected on 2 June 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 Grey Bull Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Grey Bull Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Grey Bull Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Grey Bull 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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