Mainsforth and District Community Association food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Mainsforth and District Community Association 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 30 June 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: Mainsforth Community Centre 20 High Street, Ferryhill Station, DL17 0AG
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Mainsforth and District Community Association sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Mainsforth and District Community Association | |
| 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 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 Mainsforth and District Community Association 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 and District Community Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Ferryhill Station Primary School School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Go Local - Mainsforth News Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| The Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Colins Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Premier - Wensley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Mainsforth Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2015 |
| Go Local - Community Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
Questions about Mainsforth and District Community Association
What is Mainsforth and District Community Association's food hygiene rating?
Mainsforth and District Community Association has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 30 June 2023.
Is Mainsforth and District Community Association 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 Mainsforth and District Community Association last inspected?
Mainsforth and District Community Association was last inspected on 30 June 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 Mainsforth and District Community Association?
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 Mainsforth and District Community Association compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Mainsforth and District Community Association holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Mainsforth and District Community Association 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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