Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Ye Olde Earl Grey 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 1 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: YE Olde Earl Grey Kyo Road, Annfield Plain, DH9 8TA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Ye Olde Earl Grey 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 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 Ye Olde Earl Grey 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 Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One - Catchgate Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2024 |
| Francescas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Zahut's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| David's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn
What is Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 1 February 2025.
Is Ye Olde Earl Grey 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 Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn last inspected?
Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn was last inspected on 1 February 2025, 17 months 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 Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn?
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 Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Ye Olde Earl Grey Inn holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ye Olde Earl Grey 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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