Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd 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 18 August 2023, 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: 29 Spencer Street, Eldon Lane, DL14 8TL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd 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 Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Valley Community Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Church View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| .The Red Alligator Pub Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Godfreys The Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Miami Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd
What is Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 18 August 2023.
Is Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd 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 Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd last inspected?
Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd was last inspected on 18 August 2023, 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 Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd 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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