Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Village Hall, Cowshill, DL13 1DA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall 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% | ← Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall 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 Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowshill Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| Lanehead Old School B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Weardale Adventure Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Barrington Bites Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| St Johns Chapel Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Allenheads Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
Questions about Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall
What is Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall last inspected?
Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall?
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 Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cowshill & Lanehead Village Hall 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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