Auck House B and B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Auck House B and B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2019, 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: 15 Front Street, West Auckland, DL14 9HW
How it compares in Durham
That puts Auck House B and B among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Auck House B and B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Auck House B and B 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 Auck House B and B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire House Care Home Caring Premises | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Oak Leaf Community Project CIC Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Lucky 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Marton Care Homes - St Helens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Auck House B and B
What is Auck House B and B's food hygiene rating?
Auck House B and B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 30 January 2019.
Is Auck House B and B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Auck House B and B last inspected?
Auck House B and B was last inspected on 30 January 2019, 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 Auck House B and B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Auck House B and B compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Auck House B and B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Auck House B and B 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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