Willington WMC & Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Willington WMC & Institute 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 2 September 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: Willington Club House 1A Hall Lane Estate, Willington, DL15 0QG
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Willington WMC & Institute 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% | ← Willington WMC & Institute | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Willington WMC & Institute 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 Willington WMC & Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willington AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cottles Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| The Commercial Willington Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| AJ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Willington WMC & Institute
What is Willington WMC & Institute's food hygiene rating?
Willington WMC & Institute has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 2 September 2022.
Is Willington WMC & Institute 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 Willington WMC & Institute last inspected?
Willington WMC & Institute was last inspected on 2 September 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 Willington WMC & Institute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Willington WMC & Institute compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Willington WMC & Institute holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Willington WMC & Institute 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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