The Greek Guy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Greek Guy 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: 21 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Greek Guy 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 Greek Guy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Greek Guy 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 Greek Guy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Greek Guy
What is The Greek Guy's food hygiene rating?
The Greek Guy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The Greek Guy 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 Greek Guy last inspected?
The Greek Guy was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Greek Guy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Greek Guy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Greek Guy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Greek Guy 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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