Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Masons Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 August 2019, more than 6 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: Masons Arms Orwell Gardens, Stanley, DH9 7PA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Masons Arms sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Masons Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Mr Bakers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Indian Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
| South Moor General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2018 |
| Isha's Mini Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| JD Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 8 August 2019.
Is Masons Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 8 August 2019, more than 6 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 Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masons Arms compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Masons Arms holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Masons Arms 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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