Julia & Sofias food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Julia & Sofias 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 18 November 2024, 19 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: 8 Church View, Sedgefield, TS21 2AY
How it compares in Durham
That puts Julia & Sofias 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% | ← Julia & Sofias | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Julia & Sofias 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 Julia & Sofias, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back of Beyond Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Hardwick Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| South Durham Ltd trading as The Black Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2025 |
| Mess Charcuterie and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Tickety Boo Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| Number Four Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2025 |
| Sedgefield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Julia & Sofias
What is Julia & Sofias's food hygiene rating?
Julia & Sofias has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Julia & Sofias 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 Julia & Sofias last inspected?
Julia & Sofias was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Julia & Sofias?
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 Julia & Sofias compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Julia & Sofias is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Julia & Sofias 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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