Cafe at Inn on the Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Cafe at Inn on the Park 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 June 2025, 13 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: Caravan Park Bungalow Allensford Caravan Park Pemberton Road, Allensford, DH8 9BA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cafe at Inn on the Park among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Cafe at Inn on the Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 Cafe at Inn on the Park 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 Cafe at Inn on the Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Youth Village Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Derwent Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Go Local - Rutland Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| St Pius Xth RCVA Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| River View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
| The Fleece Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2022 |
Questions about Cafe at Inn on the Park
What is Cafe at Inn on the Park's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at Inn on the Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 June 2025.
Is Cafe at Inn on the Park 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 Cafe at Inn on the Park last inspected?
Cafe at Inn on the Park was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Cafe at Inn on the Park?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe at Inn on the Park compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe at Inn on the Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cafe at Inn on the Park 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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