Pub - Bar - Nightclub

Food Hygiene Rating for The Poachers

The Poachers is located in the area of Metal Bridge.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 27 Jan 2026DH6 5LQfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Poachers
Very Good

Location

Address

POACHERS POCKET BRIDGE STREET, METAL BRIDGE

Metal Bridge DURHAM DH6

Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
27 January 2026
FHRS ID
1707462
Business type
Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name
The Poachers
Address
POACHERS POCKET BRIDGE STREET, METAL BRIDGE
Responsible local authority
durham

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