The Newton Grange

DURHAM

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Newton Grange scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 8 April 2026 by Durham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Newton Grange, from May 2019 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2019 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Newton Grange.

Food hygiene rating history for The Newton Grange
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 May 2019	4 / 5	Good
8 April 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Newton Grange in DURHAM has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good 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?

NEWTON GRANGE HOTEL,
DURHAM,
DH1 5SA

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

Who inspects The Newton Grange?

Food hygiene at The Newton Grange 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 Newton Grange

What is The Newton Grange’s food hygiene rating?

The Newton Grange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 April 2026.

When was The Newton Grange last inspected?

The Newton Grange was last inspected by Durham on 8 April 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good 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.