Mill House Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Mill House Inn 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 4 February 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: Mill House Inn North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Mill House Inn 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% | ← Mill House Inn | |
| 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 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 Mill House Inn 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 Mill House Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Forces Association Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Horse Shoe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Foysol Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 September 2025 |
| Mary's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Sweet Escape Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Crook Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Viva Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Mill House Inn
What is Mill House Inn's food hygiene rating?
Mill House Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 4 February 2023.
Is Mill House Inn 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 Mill House Inn last inspected?
Mill House Inn was last inspected on 4 February 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 Mill House Inn?
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 Mill House Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Mill House Inn holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Mill House Inn 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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