Durham Ox

Orston

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Durham Ox scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 20 January 2026 by Rushcliffe.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Durham Ox, from July 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Durham Ox.

Food hygiene rating history for Durham Ox
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
14 July 2021	5 / 5	Very good
20 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Durham Ox in Orston 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?

Durham Ox Inn,
Church Street,
Orston,
Nottinghamshire,
NG13 9NS

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

Who inspects Durham Ox?

Food hygiene at Durham Ox is inspected by Rushcliffe, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Durham Ox

What is Durham Ox’s food hygiene rating?

Durham Ox has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 January 2026.

When was Durham Ox last inspected?

Durham Ox was last inspected by Rushcliffe on 20 January 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.