Castle View Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Castle View Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 Crossgate, Durham, DH1 4PS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Castle View Guest House 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% | ← Castle View Guest House | |
| 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 Castle View Guest House 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 Castle View Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| 3 of Cups Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Castle View Guest House
What is Castle View Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Castle View Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Castle View Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle View Guest House last inspected?
Castle View Guest House was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months 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 Castle View Guest House?
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 Castle View Guest House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Castle View Guest House holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Castle View Guest House 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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