Bishop Auckland Town Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Bishop Auckland Town Hall 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 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bishop Auckland Town Hall 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% | ← Bishop Auckland Town Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 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 Bishop Auckland Town Hall 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 Town Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Castillo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Fifteas Vintage Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Pizza Zone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Eiledon Books Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| PeaceGold Ethical Jewellery House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Greggs plc Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| McIntyre Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Bishop Auckland Town Hall
What is Bishop Auckland Town Hall's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Auckland Town Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Bishop Auckland Town Hall 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 Bishop Auckland Town Hall last inspected?
Bishop Auckland Town Hall was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Town Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bishop Auckland Town Hall 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 Town Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bishop Auckland Town Hall 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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