The Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Queens Head 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 February 2023, 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: 52 High Street, Willington, DL15 0PF
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Queens Head sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← The Queens Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Burnhams Fruiters Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| New Shanghai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Adam's Pizzeria Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Jimmy Fish Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Willington Prospect WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bags-O-Craft Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about The Queens Head
What is The Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 4 February 2023.
Is The Queens Head 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 The Queens Head last inspected?
The Queens Head was last inspected on 4 February 2023, 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 The Queens Head?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Queens Head compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Queens Head holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Queens Head 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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