The Wheatsheaf Inn

CHESTER-LE-STREET

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

Last inspected on 17 February 2026 by Durham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Wheatsheaf Inn, from November 2019 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Wheatsheaf Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Wheatsheaf Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 November 2019	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
17 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Wheatsheaf Inn in CHESTER-LE-STREET 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?

WHEATSHEAF INN NORTH ROAD,
CHESTER-LE-STREET,
DH3 2AB

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

Who inspects The Wheatsheaf Inn?

Food hygiene at The Wheatsheaf Inn 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 Wheatsheaf Inn

What is The Wheatsheaf Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Wheatsheaf Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 February 2026.

When was The Wheatsheaf Inn last inspected?

The Wheatsheaf Inn was last inspected by Durham on 17 February 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.