Food Hygiene Ratings in DH1

Rating distribution in DH1

Food hygiene in DH1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in DH1?

The average food hygiene rating in the DH1 postcode area of Durham is 4.69 out of 5, across 543 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in DH1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

427 food businesses in the DH1 postcode area of Durham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.6% of the 543 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in DH1 have a low hygiene rating?

5 food businesses in the DH1 postcode area of Durham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 DH1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the DH1 postcode area of Durham (633 establishments on record, 543 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.

Top-rated places in DH1

• 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
• GreggsRetailers - other · UNIT 5 DRAGONVILLE RETAIL PARK, DRAGON LANE, DURHAM · DH1 2WP
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
• Gilesgate and Belmont Wellbeing ProjectRetailers - other · DH1
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
• Stanton'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 29 NEVILLE STREET, DURHAM · DH1 4EY
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
• CooplandsRetailers - other · 81 NEW ELVET, DURHAM · DH1 3AQ
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
• WaterstonesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · UNIT C4 ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME · DH1 5GB
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
• GreggsRetailers - other · UNIT 2 SALUTATION BUILDING DRYBURN VIEW, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR · DH1 5AP
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
• Ramside Hall Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · RAMSIDE HALL GOLF CLUB, RAMSIDE · DH1 1TD
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
• Grape TreeRetailers - other · 18 SILVER STREET, DURHAM · DH1 3RB
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
• Durham University Day NurseryCaring Premises · HOWARTH BUILDING PELAW LEAZES LANE, DURHAM · DH1 1TA
  5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026

Places needing improvement in DH1

• Tea Talk/Tuk TukRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 97 CLAYPATH, DURHAM · DH1 1RG
  1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2026
• Holy GralePub/bar/nightclub · 57 CROSSGATE, DURHAM · DH1 4PR
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 August 2025
• Restaurant 17Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 16-17 ELVET BRIDGE, DURHAM · DH1 3AA
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 September 2024
• The KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18A ALNWICK ROAD, NEWTON HALL · DH1 5LX
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2024
• MuachaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 70 SADDLER STREET, DURHAM, United Kingdom · DH1 3NP
  2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2024