The Vault food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Vault 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 10 October 2025, 9 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: 67 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HT
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Vault among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Vault | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 The Vault 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 Vault, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Big Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Cornerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Amis Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Fortune Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cunningham Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2019 |
| Parmo & more Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Cafe Js Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about The Vault
What is The Vault's food hygiene rating?
The Vault has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 October 2025.
Is The Vault 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 Vault last inspected?
The Vault was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 The Vault?
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 The Vault compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Vault is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Vault 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Vault is one of 83 rated food businesses in Crook. See every hygiene rating in Crook →
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