Royal Oak Hotel
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Royal Oak Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 1 COMMERCIAL STREET, CORNSAY COLLIERY, DH7 9BN, in the Durham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Durham oversees 4,662 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Durham is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 18 March 2020.
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| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2020-03-18 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of Royal Oak Hotel?
Royal Oak Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Durham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Royal Oak Hotel last inspected?
Royal Oak Hotel was last inspected on 2026-02-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Royal Oak Hotel located?
Royal Oak Hotel is located at 1 COMMERCIAL STREET, CORNSAY COLLIERY , DH7 9BN, in the Durham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DH7 postcode area.