Ferryhill LADDER Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Ferryhill LADDER Centre 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 13 May 2025, 13 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: 5-7 Coniston Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8EZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Ferryhill LADDER Centre 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% | ← Ferryhill LADDER Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 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 Ferryhill LADDER Centre 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 Ferryhill LADDER Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Lodge Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2019 |
| St Lukes Parish Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Shell's Village Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Dean Bank & Ferryhill Literary Institute Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Greyhound Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Ferryhill LADDER Centre
What is Ferryhill LADDER Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ferryhill LADDER Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Ferryhill LADDER Centre 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 Ferryhill LADDER Centre last inspected?
Ferryhill LADDER Centre was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 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 Ferryhill LADDER Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferryhill LADDER Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Ferryhill LADDER Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ferryhill LADDER Centre 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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