The Dancing Betty food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
The Dancing Betty 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 117 Dalton Park, Murton, SR7 9HU
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Dancing Betty 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 Dancing Betty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dancing Betty 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 Dancing Betty, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etto Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Dalton Park Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Fat Franks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Love Churros London Mobile caterer | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about The Dancing Betty
What is The Dancing Betty's food hygiene rating?
The Dancing Betty has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Dancing Betty 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 Dancing Betty last inspected?
The Dancing Betty was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Dancing Betty?
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 The Dancing Betty compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Dancing Betty is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Dancing Betty 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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