Melbourne Place food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Melbourne Place holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 28 August 2018, 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: 16 Melbourne Place, Wolsingham, DL13 3EH
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Melbourne Place sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Melbourne Place | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Melbourne Place 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 Melbourne Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2023 |
| K R Craven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Wolsingham Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | Exempt | |
| Wolsingham Constitutional Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2023 |
| Peggotty's Bakery Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Number 10 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| John Keenan Manufacturers/packers | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Wolsingham Parish Council Other catering premises | 204 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Melbourne Place
What is Melbourne Place's food hygiene rating?
Melbourne Place has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 28 August 2018.
Is Melbourne Place 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melbourne Place last inspected?
Melbourne Place was last inspected on 28 August 2018, 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 Melbourne Place?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melbourne Place compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Melbourne Place holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Melbourne Place 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
Melbourne Place is one of 21 rated food businesses in Wolsingham. See every hygiene rating in Wolsingham →
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