The Horse and Groom

CASTLESIDE

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Horse and Groom scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 2 March 2026 by Durham.

What does this rating mean?

The Horse and Groom in CASTLESIDE has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

HORSE AND GROOM CONSETT ROAD,
CASTLESIDE,
DH8 9QQ

The Horse and Groom Hygiene Rating - 4/5

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

Who inspects The Horse and Groom?

Food hygiene at The Horse and Groom 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 Horse and Groom

What is The Horse and Groom’s food hygiene rating?

The Horse and Groom has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 2 March 2026.

When was The Horse and Groom last inspected?

The Horse and Groom was last inspected by Durham on 2 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.