Panda Panda food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Panda Panda 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 10 September 2024, 22 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: 1 Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7AB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Panda Panda among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Panda Panda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 Very 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 Panda Panda 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 Panda Panda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| News On The Street - Premier Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Greggs plc Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| McIntyre Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Lacey's Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Hardys Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Panda Panda
What is Panda Panda's food hygiene rating?
Panda Panda has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Panda Panda 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 Panda Panda last inspected?
Panda Panda was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 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 Panda Panda?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Panda Panda compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Panda Panda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Panda Panda 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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