The Victoria food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Victoria 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 25 October 2019, more than 6 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: Victoria Inn Villiers Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6AL
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Victoria 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% | ← The Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Very 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 The Victoria 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 Victoria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| The Voltigeur Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Express Coffee Shop & Candy Creations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bloom n Witches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Victoria
What is The Victoria's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 October 2019.
Is The Victoria 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 The Victoria last inspected?
The Victoria was last inspected on 25 October 2019, more than 6 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 The Victoria?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Victoria compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Victoria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Victoria 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Victoria is one of 118 rated food businesses in Spennymoor. See every hygiene rating in Spennymoor →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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