Food hygiene ratings in Durham
Our data holds 4,631 food businesses in Durham, rated between 2014-06-18 and 2026-08-17. 66.5% (3,078) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 74 (1.6%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Durham 227th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Durham
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 3,078 | 66.5% |
| 4 (good) | 668 | 14.4% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 285 | 6.2% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 47 | 1% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 24 | 0.5% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 277 | 6% |
| Exempt | 249 | 5.4% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 977 | 52.1% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 788 | 66.9% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 625 | 67.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 572 | 42.3% |
| Other catering premises | 561 | 82.5% |
| School/college/university | 311 | 90% |
| Caring Premises | 287 | 81.9% |
| Mobile caterer | 203 | 83.7% |
Food businesses rated per month in Durham
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Durham
The 20 most recent of 74. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Miners Arms | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Pub/bar/nightclub | DH8 6QN |
| Commercial Convenience Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-21 | Retailers - other | DH7 8PL |
| Golden Fry | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DL15 9LW |
| Go Local - Gibside Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Retailers - other | DH2 2TT |
| Beamish Mary Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Pub/bar/nightclub | DH9 0QH |
| The Punch Bowl | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-01 | Pub/bar/nightclub | DH9 6EF |
| JD Fish and Grill | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DH2 2TT |
| Beautiful Island of Taiwan Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-18 | Retailers - other | DL14 |
| Oregano | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SR7 0HY |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-15 | Retailers - other | DL14 6BJ |
| Vina Pho | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | DH1 1QG |
| The Royal George | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-05 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SR8 2ND |
| Davis Terrace Convenience Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Retailers - other | SR8 3JA |
| Premier - Princess Convenience Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Retailers - other | SR7 7QT |
| Tabbouleh | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-28 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DH9 6PT |
| VIVALDI | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DH7 7AA |
| Nicks Pizza & Grill | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DH7 9LS |
| KINGS HEAD SOCIAL CLUB | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-07 | Pub/bar/nightclub | DH8 0HX |
| Pizza Heaven | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DL16 6DJ |
| The Dun Cow | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TS21 3AT |
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Questions about Durham
How many food businesses in Durham are rated 5 (very good)?
3,078 of 4,631 food businesses in Durham (66.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-17.
Which food businesses in Durham are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
74 food businesses in Durham are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Durham data?
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