Shotton Hall food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Shotton Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 September 2022, more than 3 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: Shotton Hall, Old Shotton, SR8 2PH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Shotton Hall 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% | ← Shotton Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Shotton 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 Shotton Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Peterlee DP LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Shotton Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Hearts of Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Sizzlers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Shotton Hall
What is Shotton Hall's food hygiene rating?
Shotton Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 September 2022.
Is Shotton 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shotton Hall last inspected?
Shotton Hall was last inspected on 28 September 2022, more than 3 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 Shotton Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shotton Hall compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Shotton Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Shotton 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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