Bellamys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Bellamys 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 4 December 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: 18 Newmarket Street, Consett, DH8 5LQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bellamys among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Bellamys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Bellamys 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 Bellamys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier - Park Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2019 |
| Remastered Spice Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Soami's Trio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Kanny Kandie's Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Creative Kitchen Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| GreenKeepers Eco Home Store Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| St Patricks RC Church Hall Other catering premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Bellamys
What is Bellamys's food hygiene rating?
Bellamys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 December 2019.
Is Bellamys 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 Bellamys last inspected?
Bellamys was last inspected on 4 December 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 Bellamys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bellamys compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bellamys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bellamys 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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Understanding this rating
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Bellamys is one of 161 rated food businesses in Consett. See every hygiene rating in Consett →
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