Dean Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Dean Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2019, 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: Dean Lodge Dean Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8ET
How it compares in Durham
That puts Dean Lodge 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% | ← Dean Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Dean Lodge 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 Dean Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill LADDER Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Broom Chippy and Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| St Lukes Parish Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Broom Cottages Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Card Fayre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| H Taylor and Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Dean Lodge
What is Dean Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Dean Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 February 2019.
Is Dean Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dean Lodge last inspected?
Dean Lodge was last inspected on 11 February 2019, 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 Dean Lodge?
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 Dean Lodge compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Dean Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dean Lodge 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
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