The Kingslodge Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
The Kingslodge Inn 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: Kingslodge Hotel Waddington Street, Durham, DH1 4BG
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Kingslodge Inn among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Kingslodge Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 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 Kingslodge Inn 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 Kingslodge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham University - College of St Hild & St Bede Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Dominos Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aroma Rise Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| 3 of Cups Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about The Kingslodge Inn
What is The Kingslodge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Kingslodge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Kingslodge Inn 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 The Kingslodge Inn last inspected?
The Kingslodge Inn was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Kingslodge Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kingslodge Inn compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Kingslodge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Kingslodge Inn 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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