Rise Artisan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Rise Artisan 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 22 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: 13 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
How it compares in Durham
That puts Rise Artisan 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% | ← Rise Artisan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 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 Rise Artisan 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 Rise Artisan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Barnard Castle Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Nobia's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
| CroBar Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Oliver Twists @ CroBar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Chocolate Fayre Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2019 |
Questions about Rise Artisan
What is Rise Artisan's food hygiene rating?
Rise Artisan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Rise Artisan 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 Rise Artisan last inspected?
Rise Artisan was last inspected on 22 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 Rise Artisan?
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 Rise Artisan compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Rise Artisan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Rise Artisan 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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