The Moorcock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Moorcock 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: The Moorcock Burnhope Way, Peterlee, SR8 2HW
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Moorcock 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% | ← The Moorcock | |
| 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 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 The Moorcock 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 Moorcock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Acre Rigg Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Howletch Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Gourmet Gainz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Charltons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| EHC Sport Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Moorcock
What is The Moorcock's food hygiene rating?
The Moorcock has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Moorcock 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 The Moorcock last inspected?
The Moorcock was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Moorcock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Moorcock compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Moorcock holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Moorcock 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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The Moorcock is one of 141 rated food businesses in Peterlee. See every hygiene rating in Peterlee →
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