Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Dispensary Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
The Dispensary Cafe Bar
THE WITHAM 3 HORSEMARKET
BARNARD CASTLE
DL12 8LY Inspected 30 January 2026
BARNARD CASTLE
DL12 8LY Inspected 30 January 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 Dispensary Cafe Bar in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 January 2026. The Dispensary Cafe Bar is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at THE WITHAM 3 HORSEMARKET, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8LY.
- Business name
- The Dispensary Cafe Bar
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 802397
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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 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very 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 Dispensary Cafe Bar.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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