88 Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
88 Takeaway 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 1 West Lane, Trimdon, TS29 6NA
How it compares in Durham
That puts 88 Takeaway 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% | ← 88 Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 88 Takeaway 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 88 Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders General Dealers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 September 2022 |
| Trimdon Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| A D Philips Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Powis Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 April 2026 |
| Village Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Trimdon Little Tykes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about 88 Takeaway
What is 88 Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
88 Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 December 2025.
Is 88 Takeaway 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 88 Takeaway last inspected?
88 Takeaway was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 88 Takeaway?
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 88 Takeaway compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and 88 Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects 88 Takeaway 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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