The Vines food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Vines 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 9 June 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: 8 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EG
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Vines 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 Vines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Vines 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 Vines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eiledon Books Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| El Castillo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Greggs plc Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| PeaceGold Ethical Jewellery House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| McIntyre Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| News On The Street - Premier Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Vines
What is The Vines's food hygiene rating?
The Vines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 June 2025.
Is The Vines 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 Vines last inspected?
The Vines was last inspected on 9 June 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 The Vines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Vines compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Vines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Vines 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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