Rated 4/5 — Good
Last inspected
26 February 2026
Business type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Local authority
Durham
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
LUMLEY CASTLE HOTEL, CHESTER-LE-STREET, DH3 4NX
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
Lumley Castle Hotel was most recently inspected on 26 February 2026 and received a rating of 4 out of 5 (Good).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 5 out of 25, structural compliance scored 10 out of 25, and food safety management scored 5 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This business met a good standard, with only minor points noted.
A rating of 4 (Good) means the business demonstrated solid food safety practices across the three inspection areas, with only minor points for improvement. Most food businesses with a rating of 4 are operating to a high standard.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 4-star ratings →
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3 Apr 2026
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