The Pack Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Pack Horse 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
The rating dates from 20 June 2024, more than 2 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: 8 Market Place, Stanhope, DL13 2UJ
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Pack Horse 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% | ← The Pack Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 The Pack Horse 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 The Pack Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bonny Moorhen Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Everyday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Roots of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Bakers Loaf Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Pizza Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Joan Woodhall Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Castle Bank Butchers Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Pack Horse Inn
What is The Pack Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pack Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 June 2024.
Is The Pack Horse 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 The Pack Horse Inn last inspected?
The Pack Horse Inn was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Pack Horse 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 The Pack Horse Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Pack Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Pack Horse 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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