Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Latest rating available
The Old Post Office food hygiene rating
The Old Post Office
27 FRONT STREET
LANCHESTER
DH7 0LA Inspected 30 April 2026
LANCHESTER
DH7 0LA Inspected 30 April 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Old Post Office in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 April 2026. The Old Post Office is registered as a Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house and is located at 27 FRONT STREET, LANCHESTER, DH7 0LA.
- Business name
- The Old Post Office
- Business type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 687810
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
30 April 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Old Post Office.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 April 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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