Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course 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 18 April 2024, more than 2 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: The 19TH Hole Cocken Lodge Golf Course Cocken Road, Leamside, DH4 6QP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course 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% | ← Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course 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 Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| H M P Frankland Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Bells Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Hazelcroft Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Haveli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| H M P & Y O I Low Newton Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| H M P & Y O I Low Newton - Education Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Hides Fine Foods Limited Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Homer Hill Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course
What is Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course's food hygiene rating?
Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course 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 Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course last inspected?
Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 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 Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course 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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