Pittington Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Pittington Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pittington Village Hall Norman Terrace, High Pittington, DH6 1AN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Pittington Village Hall 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% | ← Pittington Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pittington Village Hall 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 Pittington Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hen House Lunch Club & Cafe Other catering premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Hides Fine Foods Limited Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Homer Hill Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Durham City Gymnastics Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2020 |
| Bells Hill Service Station Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Daily Fresh Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
Questions about Pittington Village Hall
What is Pittington Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Pittington Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Pittington Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pittington Village Hall last inspected?
Pittington Village Hall was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Pittington Village Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pittington Village Hall compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Pittington Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pittington Village Hall 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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