Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club 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 4 May 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: Low Spennymoor and Merrington Lane Working Mens Club Weardale Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6EN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club 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 Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frog and Ferret Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Pixley Dell Day Nursery Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Appleton Lodge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Bounce House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| The Pope's Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Aleeza's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cheapside Fish and Chips Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club
What is Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club's food hygiene rating?
Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 4 May 2023.
Is Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club 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 Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club last inspected?
Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club was last inspected on 4 May 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 Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club 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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