Blackhall Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Blackhall Wok 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 4 July 2026, 2 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: 6 Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, TS27 4EA
How this rating has changed
Blackhall Wok has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 4 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Blackhall Wok sits behind roughly 3,075 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,075 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ← Blackhall Wok | |
| 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 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 Blackhall Wok 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 Blackhall Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blondie's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Blackhall Wok
What is Blackhall Wok's food hygiene rating?
Blackhall Wok has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 4 July 2026.
Is Blackhall Wok 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 Blackhall Wok last inspected?
Blackhall Wok was last inspected on 4 July 2026, 2 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 Blackhall Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Blackhall Wok compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Blackhall Wok holds a 4. 670 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Blackhall Wok 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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Blackhall Wok is one of 24 rated food businesses in Blackhall Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Blackhall Colliery →
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