Mainsforth Cricket Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Mainsforth Cricket Club 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 19 October 2015, more than 10 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: Mainsforth Cricket Club Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill Station, DL17 9DF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Mainsforth Cricket Club 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% | ← Mainsforth Cricket Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mainsforth Cricket 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 Mainsforth Cricket Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Wok Inn Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Quick Pick General Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
| Mainsforth and District Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2023 |
| Premier - Wensley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Go Local - Mainsforth News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
Questions about Mainsforth Cricket Club
What is Mainsforth Cricket Club's food hygiene rating?
Mainsforth Cricket Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 October 2015.
Is Mainsforth Cricket Club 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 Mainsforth Cricket Club last inspected?
Mainsforth Cricket Club was last inspected on 19 October 2015, more than 10 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 Mainsforth Cricket Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mainsforth Cricket Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Mainsforth Cricket Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Mainsforth Cricket 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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