Klute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Klute 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 16 December 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: Rear of 21 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Klute 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% | ← Klute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Klute 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 Klute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Klute
What is Klute's food hygiene rating?
Klute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 December 2019.
Is Klute 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 Klute last inspected?
Klute was last inspected on 16 December 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 Klute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Klute compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Klute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Klute 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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