The Undercroft Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Undercroft Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Durham Cathedral the College, Durham, DH1 3EH
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Undercroft Restaurant among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ← The Undercroft Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Undercroft Restaurant 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 The Undercroft Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Cathedral Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Durham University - North Bailey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College School/college/university | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Durham Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 40 Winks Hospitality Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Undercroft Restaurant
What is The Undercroft Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Undercroft Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Undercroft Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Undercroft Restaurant last inspected?
The Undercroft Restaurant was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months 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 The Undercroft Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Undercroft Restaurant compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Undercroft Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Undercroft Restaurant 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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