The Saxon Inn, Escomb
The Saxon Inn is a pub at 1 Saxon Green, Escomb, DL14 7SY. The Saxon Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 2 April 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 1 Saxon Green
Escomb
DL14 7SY - Council
- Durham
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Saxon Inn’s food hygiene rating
The Saxon Inn's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Saxon Inn'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 Saxon Inn
- 5Saxon Inn10 m
- 4The Bishops Lodge1.0 km
- 5Masons Arms1.3 km
- 4Pollards Inn1.7 km
- 5Welcome Inn2.0 km
- 5Bay Horse2.0 km
Questions about The Saxon Inn
What is the food hygiene rating at The Saxon Inn?
The Saxon Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 2 April 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Saxon Inn?
The Saxon Inn is at 1 Saxon Green, Escomb, DL14 7SY, in Escomb. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Saxon Inn, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Saxon Inn?
The closest pubs and bars to The Saxon Inn are Saxon Inn (10 m), The Bishops Lodge (1.0 km) and Masons Arms (1.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Saxon Inn's hygiene rating up to date?
The Saxon Inn's rating is 1 year old. 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 Saxon Inn 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.