Spiritualist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Spiritualist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 August 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7 Chapel Street, Willington, DL15 0EQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Spiritualist Church sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Spiritualist Church | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Spiritualist Church none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spiritualist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosin Lodge Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Adam's Pizzeria Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| A Burnhams Fruiters Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| New Shanghai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| The Commercial Willington Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| AJ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Spiritualist Church
What is Spiritualist Church's food hygiene rating?
Spiritualist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 23 August 2017.
Is Spiritualist Church safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spiritualist Church last inspected?
Spiritualist Church was last inspected on 23 August 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spiritualist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spiritualist Church compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Spiritualist Church holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Spiritualist Church and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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