The Chorister School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
The Chorister School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Living Accomodation the Chorister School the College, Durham, DH1 3EL
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Chorister School 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 Chorister School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chorister School 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 Chorister School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Cathedral Mobile caterer | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Durham University - North Bailey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| 40 Winks Hospitality Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Durham School School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College School/college/university | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Durham Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about The Chorister School
What is The Chorister School's food hygiene rating?
The Chorister School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Chorister School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chorister School last inspected?
The Chorister School was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Chorister School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chorister School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Chorister School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Chorister School 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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