The Whistle Blower food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Whistle Blower 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 12 February 2025, 17 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: 1-3 Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Whistle Blower among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Whistle Blower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Very 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 Whistle Blower 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 Whistle Blower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singers Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Derwentside Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Maddisons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Former Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Chaplains Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Barry's Bargain Superstore Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Coco Kids Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about The Whistle Blower
What is The Whistle Blower's food hygiene rating?
The Whistle Blower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 February 2025.
Is The Whistle Blower 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 Whistle Blower last inspected?
The Whistle Blower was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 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 Whistle Blower?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Whistle Blower compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Whistle Blower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Whistle Blower 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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