The old Officials Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The old Officials 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 10 August 2019, more than 6 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: 34 Second Street, Horden, SR8 4DU
How it compares in Durham
That puts The old Officials Club among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The old Officials Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 The old Officials 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 The old Officials Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deniz Bargain Store Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Sugar Rush The Sweet Life Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Select & save Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| House of Abundance Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Horden Community Welfare FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Horden Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Horden Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2018 |
| Feeding Abilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about The old Officials Club
What is The old Officials Club's food hygiene rating?
The old Officials Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 August 2019.
Is The old Officials 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 The old Officials Club last inspected?
The old Officials Club was last inspected on 10 August 2019, more than 6 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 The old Officials 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 The old Officials Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The old Officials Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The old Officials 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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