The Bishops Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Bishops Kitchen 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 31 October 2025, 8 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: Auckland Castle Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NR
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Bishops Kitchen 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% | ← The Bishops Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Bishops Kitchen 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 The Bishops Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteas Vintage Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| El Castillo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Pizza Zone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Eiledon Books Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| McIntyre Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Greggs plc Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bishops Kitchen
What is The Bishops Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Bishops Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 31 October 2025.
Is The Bishops Kitchen 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 The Bishops Kitchen last inspected?
The Bishops Kitchen was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 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 The Bishops Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bishops Kitchen compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Bishops Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Bishops Kitchen 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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