Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College 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% | ← Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College 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 Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland College School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2018 |
| Bishop Auckland College Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Fishyfry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College
What is Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College's food hygiene rating?
Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College last inspected?
Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College 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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