Hotel Indigo Durham food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Hotel Indigo Durham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: 9 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hotel Indigo Durham 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% | ← Hotel Indigo Durham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hotel Indigo Durham 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 Hotel Indigo Durham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Durham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Best One - Dunelm Food Store Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Durham Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College School/college/university | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
Questions about Hotel Indigo Durham
What is Hotel Indigo Durham's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Indigo Durham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Hotel Indigo Durham 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotel Indigo Durham last inspected?
Hotel Indigo Durham was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Hotel Indigo Durham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hotel Indigo Durham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hotel Indigo Durham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hotel Indigo Durham 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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