JD's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
JD's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 April 2017, more than 9 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: Box Clever Training Centre Northumberland Street, Horden, SR8 4PX
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so JD's sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← JD's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 JD's 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 JD's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Trades and Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| JJ's Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Horden Cricket Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2020 |
| Premier - Mosci's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Horden Community Welfare FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Deniz Bargain Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Sugar Rush The Sweet Life Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Select & save Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about JD's
What is JD's's food hygiene rating?
JD's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 27 April 2017.
Is JD's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was JD's last inspected?
JD's was last inspected on 27 April 2017, more than 9 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 JD's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JD's compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while JD's holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects JD's 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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