Utopia, County Durham

Utopia is a pub at 91 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BJ. Utopia's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 29 July 2026.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
91 Front Street
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3BJ
Council
Durham
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

Utopia’s food hygiene rating

Utopia's rating is 2 months old.

We have checked Utopia's entry 3 times since 27 July 2026, and the register's record has changed: on 27 July 2026 it showed 5 (given 7 March 2019); on 24 August 2026 it showed 5 (given 29 July 2026).

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.

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Questions about Utopia

What is the food hygiene rating at Utopia?

Utopia's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 29 July 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is Utopia?

Utopia is at 91 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BJ, in County Durham. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Lambton Arms Hotel, about 40 m away.

What pubs are near Utopia?

The closest pubs and bars to Utopia are Lambton Arms Hotel (40 m), Butchers Arms (60 m) and G W Horners (230 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is Utopia's hygiene rating up to date?

Utopia's rating is 2 months 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: Utopia 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.