Happy Valley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Happy Valley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 9 Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Happy Valley among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Happy Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Masala Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Olive Garden Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| House of Eden Nursery Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Aycliffe Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Newton Aycliffe Scout Supporters Assoc Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Premier - Woodham Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Reds Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Happy Valley
What is Happy Valley's food hygiene rating?
Happy Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Happy Valley 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Valley last inspected?
Happy Valley was last inspected on 31 March 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 Happy Valley?
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 Happy Valley compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Happy Valley 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Happy Valley is one of 158 rated food businesses in Newton Aycliffe. See every hygiene rating in Newton Aycliffe →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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