Artisan Corner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Artisan Corner holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 10 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: 6-6A the Bank, Barnard Castle, DL12 8PQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Artisan Corner sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Artisan Corner | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Artisan Corner 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 Artisan Corner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butty Market Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Yasho's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bengal Merchant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| NOON Living Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Shelter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| St Mary's Parish Hall Other catering premises | 47 yards away | Exempt | |
| Castle Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Moments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Artisan Corner
What is Artisan Corner's food hygiene rating?
Artisan Corner has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Artisan Corner 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Artisan Corner last inspected?
Artisan Corner was last inspected on 10 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 Artisan Corner?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Artisan Corner compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Artisan Corner holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Artisan Corner 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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