Durham Ox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Durham Ox 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 8 August 2018, 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: 33 Collingwood Street, Coundon, DL14 8LG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham Ox 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% | ← Durham Ox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Durham Ox 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 Durham Ox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| Coundon & Leeholme Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre C.I.C Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Journey Coundon Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Leeholme WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
Questions about Durham Ox
What is Durham Ox's food hygiene rating?
Durham Ox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 August 2018.
Is Durham Ox 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 Durham Ox last inspected?
Durham Ox was last inspected on 8 August 2018, 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 Durham Ox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Durham Ox compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham Ox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham Ox 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Durham Ox is one of 17 rated food businesses in Coundon. See every hygiene rating in Coundon →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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