TJ Hughes Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
TJ Hughes Cafe 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: 15 High Street, Durham, DH1 3UJ
How it compares in Durham
That puts TJ Hughes Cafe 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% | ← TJ Hughes Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TJ Hughes Cafe 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 TJ Hughes Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about TJ Hughes Cafe
What is TJ Hughes Cafe's food hygiene rating?
TJ Hughes Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 January 2025.
Is TJ Hughes Cafe 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 TJ Hughes Cafe last inspected?
TJ Hughes Cafe was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 TJ Hughes Cafe?
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 TJ Hughes Cafe compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and TJ Hughes Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects TJ Hughes Cafe 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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