The Greyhound food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Greyhound 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 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 12 Market Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8JN
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Greyhound 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% | ← The Greyhound | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Greyhound 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 The Greyhound, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| H Taylor and Sons Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Card Fayre Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
Questions about The Greyhound
What is The Greyhound's food hygiene rating?
The Greyhound has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Greyhound 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 Greyhound last inspected?
The Greyhound was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 Greyhound?
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 Greyhound compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Greyhound is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Greyhound 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Greyhound is one of 67 rated food businesses in Ferryhill. See every hygiene rating in Ferryhill →
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