Leeholme WMC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Leeholme WMC 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 14 March 2019, more than 7 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: Leeholme Working Mens Club Hereford Street, Leeholme, DL14 8HX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Leeholme WMC 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% | ← Leeholme WMC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Leeholme WMC 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 Leeholme WMC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Coundon Hub Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Coundon & Leeholme Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre C.I.C Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Durham Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
Questions about Leeholme WMC
What is Leeholme WMC's food hygiene rating?
Leeholme WMC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 March 2019.
Is Leeholme WMC 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 Leeholme WMC last inspected?
Leeholme WMC was last inspected on 14 March 2019, more than 7 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 Leeholme WMC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leeholme WMC compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Leeholme WMC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Leeholme WMC 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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