Thomas Wright House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Thomas Wright House 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 26 September 2024, 21 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: Thomas Wright House High Street, Byers Green, DL16 7PF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Thomas Wright House 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% | ← Thomas Wright House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thomas Wright House 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 Thomas Wright House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byers Green Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Old Park Hall Produce Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Queens Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cottles Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2018 |
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Wright House
What is Thomas Wright House's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Wright House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Thomas Wright House 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 Thomas Wright House last inspected?
Thomas Wright House was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Thomas Wright House?
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 Thomas Wright House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Wright House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Thomas Wright House 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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