Nisa Lanchester food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Nisa Lanchester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Parklands Durham Road, Lanchester, DH7 0JE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Nisa Lanchester 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% | ← Nisa Lanchester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nisa Lanchester 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 Nisa Lanchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2023 |
| Grandpa's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Grandpa's Fish Bar Mobile Mobile caterer | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| The Old Post Office Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Lanchester Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Crinnions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Yannis Souvlaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Lanchester News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Nisa Lanchester
What is Nisa Lanchester's food hygiene rating?
Nisa Lanchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Nisa Lanchester 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nisa Lanchester last inspected?
Nisa Lanchester was last inspected on 30 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 Nisa Lanchester?
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 Nisa Lanchester compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Nisa Lanchester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Nisa Lanchester 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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