Food hygiene ratings in Pelton
There are 15 food businesses in Pelton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Durham Council.
Hygiene standards in Pelton
40% of rated businesses in Pelton hold the top score of 5, and 73% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 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. Pelton does worse, by 35 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 6 | 40% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 5 | 33% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 20% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 7% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Pelton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Grill House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 June 2025 |
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 Pelton
How many food businesses in Pelton have a hygiene rating?
15 food businesses in Pelton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Durham Council. 15 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Pelton?
40% of rated businesses in Pelton 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 Pelton?
1 food businesses in Pelton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 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 Pelton?
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
- Bishop Auckland 179 places
- Consett 161 places
- Newton Aycliffe 160 places
- Peterlee 141 places
- Spennymoor 118 places
- Barnard Castle 107 places
- Stanley 94 places
Food businesses in Pelton
- Durham Alliance for Community Care 5 - Very good
- Grill House 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Megastore 4 - Good
- Mia's 4 - Good
- Pelton Community Centre 5 - Very good
- Pelton Delight 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Pelton Grange Care Home 5 - Very good
- Pelton Pork Shop 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Pelton RAOB Club 4 - Good
- Pizza Uno Pelton 4 - Good
- Premier - Pelton Supply Stores 4 - Good
- Roseberry Primary School 5 - Very good
- Sunflower Chinese Takeaway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- The Co-Operative Food 5 - Very good
- The Crown Inn 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.