Durham Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Durham Chinese holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: Sun Rise House Sherburn Road, Durham, DH1 2ER
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham Chinese 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% | ← Durham Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Durham Chinese 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 Durham Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Parish of the Durham Martyrs Other catering premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Dominos Durham-East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Durham City Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Craft Burger Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Durham Chinese
What is Durham Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Durham Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Durham Chinese 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Durham Chinese last inspected?
Durham Chinese was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Durham Chinese?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Durham Chinese compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham Chinese 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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