What is the average food hygiene rating in Durham?

The average food hygiene rating in Durham is 4.63 out of 5, across 4,132 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Durham compare with the national average for food hygiene?

74.5% of rated premises in Durham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Durham 243 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Durham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

3,080 food businesses in Durham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.5% of the 4,132 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Durham have a low hygiene rating?

81 food businesses in Durham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Durham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Durham (4,619 establishments on record, 4,132 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Durham

In Durham, 74.5% of 4,132 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.63/5. These figures cover 4,619 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Durham has 3,080 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 4,132 rated premises (74.5%). 81 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

5★ share: 74.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -5.2 pp
National rank: 243 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Durham

5★ Very Good

3,080 (74.5%)

4★ Good

687 (16.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

284 (6.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

53 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

25 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.1%)

Plus 234 awaiting inspection and 253 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 234 awaiting inspection and 253 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Durham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Durham?: The average food hygiene rating in Durham is 4.63 out of 5, across 4,132 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Durham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 74.5% of rated premises in Durham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Durham 243 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Durham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 3,080 food businesses in Durham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 74.5% of the 4,132 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Durham have a low hygiene rating?: 81 food businesses in Durham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Durham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Durham (4,619 establishments on record, 4,132 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Durham

DH1633 places · 78.6% 5★

Top-rated places in Durham

All Saints Methodist ChurchOther catering premises · ALL SAINTS NEWTON HALL METHODIST CHURCH CARR HOUSE DRIVE, NEWTON HALL · DH1 5LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Dominos Durham-EastRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 14a Dragonville Retail Park, Durham, United Kingdom · DH1 2WP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
CooplandsRetailers - other · 11 CHEVELEY PARK SHOPPING CENTRE, BELMONT · DH1 2AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
CooplandsRetailers - other · 24 MIDDLE STREET, CONSETT · DH8 5QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · UNIT 5 DRAGONVILLE RETAIL PARK, DRAGON LANE, DURHAM · DH1 2WP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Shotley Bridge Nursery SchoolSchool/college/university · 36-38 DERWENT STREET, BLACKHILL · DH8 8LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Weardale Community HospitalCaring Premises · WEARDALE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, STANHOPE · DL13 2JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Ulli's Home BakesOther catering premises · DH6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Bops BakeryRetailers - other · DL15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · UNIT 10 ST CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER-LE-STREET · DH3 3YQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing ProjectRetailers - other · DH1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Lindisfarne ShottonCaring Premises · CROFT HOUSE CARE HOME CARLYLE CRESCENT, SHOTTON COLLIERY · DH6 2PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Durham

Premier - Beverley Way StoreRetailers - other · 72-76 BEVERLEY WAY, PETERLEE · SR8 2AT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 November 2025
Thandi News & WineRetailers - other · FLAT 3 COWLEY STREET, SHOTTON COLLIERY · DH6 2LP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 November 2025
Spice LoungeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 FORE BONDGATE, BISHOP AUCKLAND · DL14 7PF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 October 2025
Pizza KnightTakeaway/sandwich shop · PIZZA CORNER 4 JOHN STREET SQUARE, CONSETT · DH8 5AR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026
Peterlee Lodge HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · PETERLEE LODGE HOTEL BEDE WAY, PETERLEE · SR8 1BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2025
Classic PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 HIGH STREET, STANLEY · DH9 0DQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Downey's Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 NORTH TERRACE, SEAHAM · SR7 7EU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 October 2025
ChanceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 25 FRONT STREET, LEADGATE · DH8 7SA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 August 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 4,619 real Food Standards Agency records for Durham, of which 4,132 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.