Food hygiene ratings in Bishop Auckland
There are 181 food businesses in Bishop Auckland with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Durham Council. A further 25 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Bishop Auckland
74% of rated businesses in Bishop Auckland hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 4 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Durham as a whole, 75% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Bishop Auckland is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 115 | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Bishop Auckland
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2026 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 June 2026 |
| The Hot Rooster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
| The Kings Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 January 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Bishop Auckland
How many food businesses in Bishop Auckland have a hygiene rating?
181 food businesses in Bishop Auckland have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Durham Council. 156 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Bishop Auckland?
74% of rated businesses in Bishop Auckland hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Bishop Auckland?
4 food businesses in Bishop Auckland hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Bishop Auckland?
Environmental health officers at Durham Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Durham
- Seaham 186 places
- Consett 159 places
- Newton Aycliffe 158 places
- Peterlee 139 places
- Spennymoor 119 places
- Barnard Castle 109 places
- Stanley 93 places
- Crook 83 places
Food businesses in Bishop Auckland
- 34 Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aclet Close Nursery School 1018 5 - Very good
- Admiral Exempt
- Akshaya Food and Wine Limited 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Angel Trust 5 - Very good
- Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Cafe 5 - Very good
- Auckland Park Hospital 5 - Very good
- Auckland Youth & Community Centre 4 - Good
- B&M Retail Limited 5 - Very good
- Bakers News Awaiting inspection
- Bay Horse 5 - Very good
- Beedle's Chippy 5 - Very good
- Beehive Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Bella Pizza 5 - Very good
- Birch Care Ltd - Barrington Lodge 4 - Good
- Bishop Auckland Baptist Church 4 - Good
- Bishop Auckland College 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland College Nursery 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland Family Hub 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland General Hospital 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland Methodist Church 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland Rugby Club 5 - Very good
- Bishop Auckland Snooker Club 4 - Good
- Bishop Auckland Town Hall 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.