Craghead Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Craghead Social Club 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 4 November 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: Craghead Social Club Middles Road, The Middles, Stanley, DH9 6AN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Craghead Social Club sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Craghead Social Club | |
| 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 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 Craghead Social Club 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 Craghead Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier - Craghead Convenience Store Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Craghead Village Hall Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| South Moor Golf Club & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Burnside Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| JD Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| The Venue Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
Questions about Craghead Social Club
What is Craghead Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Craghead Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 4 November 2022.
Is Craghead Social Club 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 Craghead Social Club last inspected?
Craghead Social Club was last inspected on 4 November 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 Craghead Social Club?
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 Craghead Social Club compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Craghead Social Club holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Craghead Social Club 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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