The Top House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Top House 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 13 May 2026, 2 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: 34 Park View Terrace, New Coundon, DL14 8QB
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Top House among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Top House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 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 Top House 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 Top House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| Miners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2021 |
| Durham Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Coundon & Leeholme Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre C.I.C Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Binchester PFS Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Fifteas Vintage Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about The Top House
What is The Top House's food hygiene rating?
The Top House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Top House 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 Top House last inspected?
The Top House was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 The Top House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Top House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Top House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Top House 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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