The Freemasons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Freemasons Arms 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 5 March 2020, 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: Freemasons Arms Front Street, Consett, DH8 5RH
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Freemasons Arms 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 Freemasons Arms | |
| 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 Freemasons Arms 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 Freemasons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Former Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Maddisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Singers Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Derwentside Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Barry's Bargain Superstore Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2023 |
Questions about The Freemasons Arms
What is The Freemasons Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Freemasons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 5 March 2020.
Is The Freemasons Arms 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 Freemasons Arms last inspected?
The Freemasons Arms was last inspected on 5 March 2020, 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 Freemasons Arms?
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 Freemasons Arms compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Freemasons Arms holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Freemasons Arms 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 Freemasons Arms is one of 161 rated food businesses in Consett. See every hygiene rating in Consett →
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