Hot Stuff Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Durham
Hot Stuff Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: Chilton Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Ferryhill
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hot Stuff Catering 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% | ← Hot Stuff Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hot Stuff Catering 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 Hot Stuff Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| DD's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chilton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Chilton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| La Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Chilton Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Hot Stuff Catering
What is Hot Stuff Catering's food hygiene rating?
Hot Stuff Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Hot Stuff Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hot Stuff Catering last inspected?
Hot Stuff Catering was last inspected on 26 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 Hot Stuff Catering?
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 Hot Stuff Catering compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Stuff Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hot Stuff Catering 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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