McColl's Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Durham
McColl's Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: Unit 4 Randolph Industrial Estate, Evenwood, DL14 9SJ
How it compares in Durham
That puts McColl's Brewery among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← McColl's Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 McColl's Brewery 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 McColl's Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evenwood Community Sports & Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 October 2022 |
| Mels Other catering premises | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2024 |
| Premier Convenience Store Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Evenwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Travellers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Evenwood Community Action Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| YMCA Evenwood Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bogle Smash Burger and Grill Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about McColl's Brewery
What is McColl's Brewery's food hygiene rating?
McColl's Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 September 2024.
Is McColl's Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McColl's Brewery last inspected?
McColl's Brewery was last inspected on 27 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 McColl's Brewery?
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 McColl's Brewery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and McColl's Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects McColl's Brewery 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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