The Hole in the Wand food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Hole in the Wand 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
This is a fresh result: The Hole in the Wand was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 113 Dalton Park, Murton, SR7 9HU
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Hole in the Wand 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% | ← The Hole in the Wand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hole in the Wand 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 Hole in the Wand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fat Franks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Love Churros London Mobile caterer | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Etto Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd. Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Hole in the Wand
What is The Hole in the Wand's food hygiene rating?
The Hole in the Wand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Hole in the Wand 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 The Hole in the Wand last inspected?
The Hole in the Wand was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Hole in the Wand?
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 The Hole in the Wand compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Hole in the Wand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Hole in the Wand 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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