Hamsterley Village Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Hamsterley Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2015, more than 11 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: Hamsterley Village Hall, Hamsterley, DL13 3PZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hamsterley Village Hall among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Hamsterley Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 Hamsterley Village Hall 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 Hamsterley Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Hamsterley Cafe & Tea Rooms Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Dun Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Fir Tree Filling Station Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Witton Castle Country Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The 68 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| High Farm Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2026 |
| Grove House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2020 |
Questions about Hamsterley Village Hall
What is Hamsterley Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Hamsterley Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 June 2015.
Is Hamsterley Village Hall 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hamsterley Village Hall last inspected?
Hamsterley Village Hall was last inspected on 11 June 2015, more than 11 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 Hamsterley Village Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hamsterley Village Hall compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hamsterley Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hamsterley Village Hall 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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