Quinns Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Quinns Inn 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 16 September 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: 66 High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DD
How it compares in Durham
That puts Quinns Inn 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% | ← Quinns Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Quinns 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 Quinns Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Pedros Peri Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Railway Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Quinns Inn
What is Quinns Inn's food hygiene rating?
Quinns Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 September 2019.
Is Quinns Inn 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 Quinns Inn last inspected?
Quinns Inn was last inspected on 16 September 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 Quinns Inn?
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 Quinns Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Quinns Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Quinns 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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