Bishop Auckland Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Bishop Auckland Methodist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2025, 15 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: Bishop Auckland Central Methodist Church 21 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bishop Auckland Methodist Church 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% | ← Bishop Auckland Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bishop Auckland Methodist Church 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 Bishop Auckland Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caps Off Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Hippodrome Bingo Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Bishop Auckland Methodist Church
What is Bishop Auckland Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Auckland Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Bishop Auckland Methodist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishop Auckland Methodist Church last inspected?
Bishop Auckland Methodist Church was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 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 Bishop Auckland Methodist Church?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bishop Auckland Methodist Church compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Auckland Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bishop Auckland Methodist Church 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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