Farnley Tower Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Farnley Tower Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: Farnley Tower the Avenue, Durham, DH1 4DX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Farnley Tower Hotel 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% | ← Farnley Tower Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Farnley Tower Hotel 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 Farnley Tower Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antico Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Durham School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 40 Winks Hospitality Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Durham University - College of St Hild & St Bede Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Dominos Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Aroma Rise Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
Questions about Farnley Tower Hotel
What is Farnley Tower Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Farnley Tower Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Farnley Tower Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farnley Tower Hotel last inspected?
Farnley Tower Hotel was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Farnley Tower Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farnley Tower Hotel compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Farnley Tower Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Farnley Tower Hotel 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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