Bar Bianco food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Bar Bianco holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: First Floor 191 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bar Bianco 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% | ← Bar Bianco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bar Bianco 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 Bar Bianco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| My Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Chesters Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| High Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Black rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Fuel Coffeeworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Bar Bianco
What is Bar Bianco's food hygiene rating?
Bar Bianco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 January 2022.
Is Bar Bianco 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar Bianco last inspected?
Bar Bianco was last inspected on 19 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 Bar Bianco?
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 Bar Bianco compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Bianco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bar Bianco 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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