Food Safety in Benfieldside
335 establishments rated · 0% with 5 stars
Benfieldside is a settlement in County Durham, England. Although not a village in its own right, it is signposted and locally known. The name 'Benfieldside' survives in Benfieldside Road, a school of that name, the local tennis club and the church. Its post office no longer exists, though one remains in the village of Shotley Bridge. The Parish Church is dedicated to St. Cuthbert and is on Church Bank. The area is directly to the north of Consett, to which it is effectively attached.
Benfieldside (DH8) is home to 335 rated food establishments in the Northumberland area of Northumberland. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Benfieldside vs Northumberland Average
% of establishments with given rating · Northumberland average across 3,621 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Benfieldside
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coco Kids Takeaway/sandwich shop · DH8 5QJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 May 2023 |
| 2 | The Gate House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DH8 9SP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Tilly-Mints Cherubs Day Nursery Caring Premises · DH8 0BH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 4 | A Touch of Class Cakes Other catering premises · DH8 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | lisa@birchildminding Caring Premises · DH8 6QN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 6 | B and M Retailers - other · DH8 7ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 7 | lrcraftcreations Retailers - other · DH8 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Cake Hole Other catering premises · DH8 9UA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | The Cherry Tree (Durham) Retailers - other · DH8 7PW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 Jul 2019 |
| 10 | Love at First Bites Bakery Manufacturers/packers · DH8 5DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 Mar 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Benfieldside
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Chance DH8 7SA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 Aug 2025 |
Pizza Knight DH8 5AR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 Jan 2026 |
Umbrella Community Centre CiC DH8 5QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 Jan 2025 |
KINGS HEAD SOCIAL CLUB DH8 0HX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 May 2026 |
The Old Mill DH8 9EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 Apr 2026 |
Briardale Local Ltd DH8 7BE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 26 Nov 2025 |
Golden Lion DH8 7SB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 Jun 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO