📍 11 areas · 2,389 establishments
Food Safety in County Durham
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
County Durham has 2,389 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 74.6% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.64
Average Rating
out of 5
74.6%
5-Star Rated
1,783 places
91.7%
4 or 5 Stars
0.6%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,783
75%
4408
17%
3
155
2
29
1
10
0
4
🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 17 establishments across County Durham. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in County Durham
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deerness DH1 | 4.7 | 77.8% | 554 |
| 2 | Deerness DL13 | 4.7 | 76.06% | 142 |
| 3 | Crook DL14 | 4.7 | 78.49% | 344 |
| 4 | Deerness DL15 | 4.7 | 75.28% | 178 |
| 5 | Willington & Hunwick DL16 | 4.7 | 76% | 175 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Eden & Passfield TS28 | 4.2 | 61.11% | 2.78% |
| 2 | Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe DH6 | 4.5 | 69.6% | 1.32% |
| 3 | Castle Eden & Passfield SR8 | 4.5 | 70.04% | 1.27% |
| 4 | Thornley & Wheatley Hill TS29 | 4.6 | 65.85% | 0% |
| 5 | Deerness DH7 | 4.6 | 70.92% | 0.71% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in County Durham
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thornley Fisheries DH6 3BG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Durham | 23 Jan 2026 |
Thandi News & Wine DH6 2LP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Durham | 18 Nov 2025 |
Premier - Beverley Way Store SR8 2AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | Durham | 6 Nov 2025 |
Spice Lounge DL14 7PF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Durham | 14 Oct 2025 |
Tea Talk/Tuk Tuk DH1 1RG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Durham | 9 Apr 2026 |
Esh Winning Chop Suey DH7 9HR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Durham | 16 Jan 2026 |
George's Fry Box DH6 2UY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Durham | 10 Oct 2025 |
Kash's Off Licence DL16 7DJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Durham | 22 Oct 2025 |
Fortune Inn DL16 7AS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Durham | 9 Feb 2026 |
Peterlee Lodge Hotel SR8 1BU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | Durham | 5 Mar 2025 |
All Areas in County Durham
Deerness
DH1 · 554 rated
Deerness
DL13 · 142 rated
Crook
DL14 · 344 rated
Deerness
DL15 · 178 rated
Willington & Hunwick
DL16 · 175 rated
Thornley & Wheatley Hill
TS29 · 41 rated
Deerness
DH7 · 282 rated
Aycliffe South
DL17 · 123 rated
Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe
DH6 · 227 rated
Castle Eden & Passfield
SR8 · 237 rated
Castle Eden & Passfield
TS28 · 36 rated
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