The Flintlock Inn and Café

WEST CORNFORTH

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 10 March 2026 by Durham.

What does this rating mean?

The Flintlock Inn and Café in WEST CORNFORTH has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

48 HIGH STREET,
WEST CORNFORTH,
DL17 9HS

The Flintlock Inn and Café Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Flintlock Inn and Café. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Flintlock Inn and Café?

Food hygiene at The Flintlock Inn and Café is inspected by Durham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.durham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Flintlock Inn and Café

What is The Flintlock Inn and Café’s food hygiene rating?

The Flintlock Inn and Café has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 March 2026.

When was The Flintlock Inn and Café last inspected?

The Flintlock Inn and Café was last inspected by Durham on 10 March 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.