Perla Nera food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Perla Nera 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Aidan House 82A Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HT
How it compares in Durham
That puts Perla Nera 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% | ← Perla Nera | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Perla Nera 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 Perla Nera, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| North Terrace Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cafe Js Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Parmo & more Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Cunningham Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2019 |
| Fortune Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Perla Nera
What is Perla Nera's food hygiene rating?
Perla Nera has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Perla Nera 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 Perla Nera last inspected?
Perla Nera was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Perla Nera?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Perla Nera compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Perla Nera is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Perla Nera 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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