The Big Bite food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Big Bite 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 19 February 2025, 16 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: 20B Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HS
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Big Bite among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← The Big Bite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 The Big Bite 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 Big Bite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Cornerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Amis Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Vault Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Fortune Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cunningham Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2019 |
| Parmo & more Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about The Big Bite
What is The Big Bite's food hygiene rating?
The Big Bite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The Big Bite 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 The Big Bite last inspected?
The Big Bite was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Big Bite?
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 The Big Bite compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Big Bite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Big Bite 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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