The Durham Ox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broxtowe
The Durham Ox 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 7 November 2024, 20 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: High Street, Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5BN
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts The Durham Ox among the 543 places in Broxtowe holding top marks, 77% 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 | 543 | 77% | ← The Durham Ox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Durham Ox 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 Durham Ox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Brinsley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Brinsley Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Dale Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Durham Ox
What is The Durham Ox's food hygiene rating?
The Durham Ox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The Durham Ox 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 Durham Ox last inspected?
The Durham Ox was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Durham Ox?
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 Durham Ox compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and The Durham Ox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects The Durham Ox 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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