The Voltigeur food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Voltigeur holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2021, more than 4 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: Voltigeur Inn Dundas Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6AS
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Voltigeur 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% | ← The Voltigeur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 The Voltigeur 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 Voltigeur, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Coffee Shop & Candy Creations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Victoria Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Pedros Peri Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Quinns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
Questions about The Voltigeur
What is The Voltigeur's food hygiene rating?
The Voltigeur has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 October 2021.
Is The Voltigeur 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Voltigeur last inspected?
The Voltigeur was last inspected on 15 October 2021, more than 4 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 Voltigeur?
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 The Voltigeur compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Voltigeur is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Voltigeur 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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The Voltigeur is one of 118 rated food businesses in Spennymoor. See every hygiene rating in Spennymoor →
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