Emmys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Emmys holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 13 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 174 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Emmys sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Emmys | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Emmys 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 Emmys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| High Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Fuel Coffeeworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| My Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Bar Bianco Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Fabio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Black rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Emmys
What is Emmys's food hygiene rating?
Emmys has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Emmys safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emmys last inspected?
Emmys was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 Emmys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Emmys compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Emmys holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Emmys 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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