Danny Harts Descend Bike Park food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Danny Harts Descend Bike Park 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 29 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Danny Harts Descend Bike Park Windy Bank Road, Hamsterley, DL13 3NL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Danny Harts Descend Bike Park among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Danny Harts Descend Bike Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Danny Harts Descend Bike Park 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.
Questions about Danny Harts Descend Bike Park
What is Danny Harts Descend Bike Park's food hygiene rating?
Danny Harts Descend Bike Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 March 2023.
Is Danny Harts Descend Bike Park 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 Danny Harts Descend Bike Park last inspected?
Danny Harts Descend Bike Park was last inspected on 29 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Danny Harts Descend Bike Park?
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 Danny Harts Descend Bike Park compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Danny Harts Descend Bike Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Danny Harts Descend Bike Park 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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