Blue Eyes Durham Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Durham
Blue Eyes Durham Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 2025, 11 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: 25 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Blue Eyes Durham Limited 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% | ← Blue Eyes Durham Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Blue Eyes Durham Limited 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 Blue Eyes Durham Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Belli E Brutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Blue Eyes Durham Limited
What is Blue Eyes Durham Limited's food hygiene rating?
Blue Eyes Durham Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Blue Eyes Durham Limited 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Eyes Durham Limited last inspected?
Blue Eyes Durham Limited was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Blue Eyes Durham Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Blue Eyes Durham Limited compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Eyes Durham Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Blue Eyes Durham Limited 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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