Hong Kong House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Hong Kong House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 November 2023, more than 2 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: 20 Bell Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6BA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hong Kong House sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Hong Kong House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hong Kong House 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 Hong Kong House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Hong Kong House
What is Hong Kong House's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Hong Kong House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hong Kong House last inspected?
Hong Kong House was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 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 Hong Kong House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hong Kong House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Hong Kong House holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hong Kong House 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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