The Hot Rooster

BISHOP AUCKLAND

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Hot Rooster scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 6 November 2025 by Durham.

What does this rating mean?

The Hot Rooster in BISHOP AUCKLAND has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

175 NEWGATE STREET,
BISHOP AUCKLAND,
DL14 7EL

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

Who inspects The Hot Rooster?

Food hygiene at The Hot Rooster 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 Hot Rooster

What is The Hot Rooster’s food hygiene rating?

The Hot Rooster has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 6 November 2025.

When was The Hot Rooster last inspected?

The Hot Rooster was last inspected by Durham on 6 November 2025.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.