The Board Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Board Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 December 2024, 18 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: Board Inn Station Road, Stanley, DH9 0LH
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Board Inn sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← The Board Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Board Inn 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 Board Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Westholme Residential Home Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Premier - Dundee House Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about The Board Inn
What is The Board Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Board Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 29 December 2024.
Is The Board Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Board Inn last inspected?
The Board Inn was last inspected on 29 December 2024, 18 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 Board Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Board Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Board Inn holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Board Inn 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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