Ushaw Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Ushaw Cafe 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 12 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ushaw College College Road, Esh, DH7 9RH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Ushaw Cafe 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% | ← Ushaw Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ushaw Cafe 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 Ushaw Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Montalbano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 January 2025 |
| Aroy Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Langley Park Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Golden Horse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Amins Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Langley Park Working Mens Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2025 |
| The Rams Langley Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Ushaw Cafe
What is Ushaw Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Ushaw Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 August 2024.
Is Ushaw Cafe 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 Ushaw Cafe last inspected?
Ushaw Cafe was last inspected on 12 August 2024, 23 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 Ushaw Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ushaw Cafe compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Ushaw Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ushaw Cafe 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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