The Picnic Basket food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Picnic Basket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 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: 46B High Street, Durham, DH1 3UL
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Durham City Fruiterers Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about The Picnic Basket
What is The Picnic Basket's food hygiene rating?
The Picnic Basket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 January 2025.
Is The Picnic Basket 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Picnic Basket last inspected?
The Picnic Basket was last inspected on 10 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 The Picnic Basket?
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 The Picnic Basket compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Picnic Basket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Picnic Basket 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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