The Penny Gill, Spennymoor
The Penny Gill is a pub at 17 Cheapside, Spennymoor, DL16 6QE. The Penny Gill's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 16 September 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 7 years ago - Address
- 17 Cheapside
Spennymoor
DL16 6QE - Council
- Durham
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Penny Gill’s food hygiene rating
The Penny Gill's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Penny Gill's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Penny Gill
- 5The Grand Electric Hall40 m
- 4The Brewers Arms70 m
- 5The Little Tap160 m
- 5The Victoria170 m
- 5The Moors Tavern240 m
- 5The Voltigeur260 m
All 15 pubs and bars in Spennymoor
Questions about The Penny Gill
What is the food hygiene rating at The Penny Gill?
The Penny Gill's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 16 September 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Penny Gill?
The Penny Gill is at 17 Cheapside, Spennymoor, DL16 6QE, in Spennymoor. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Grand Electric Hall, about 40 m away.
What pubs are near The Penny Gill?
The closest pubs and bars to The Penny Gill are The Grand Electric Hall (40 m), The Brewers Arms (70 m) and The Little Tap (160 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Penny Gill's hygiene rating up to date?
The Penny Gill's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Penny Gill on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Durham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.