The Garage Bar and Grille food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Garage Bar and Grille holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 2024, 20 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: The Garage Bar and Grill Pavilion Terrace, Burnhope, DH7 0BN
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Garage Bar and Grille among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Garage Bar and Grille | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 Garage Bar and Grille 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.
Questions about The Garage Bar and Grille
What is The Garage Bar and Grille's food hygiene rating?
The Garage Bar and Grille has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 October 2024.
Is The Garage Bar and Grille 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garage Bar and Grille last inspected?
The Garage Bar and Grille was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 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 Garage Bar and Grille?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garage Bar and Grille compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Garage Bar and Grille is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Garage Bar and Grille 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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