Consett Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Consett Junior 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 5 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: Consett Junior School and Beechdale Nursery Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY
How it compares in Durham
That puts Consett Junior School 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% | ← Consett Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Consett Junior 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 Consett Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rontec Villa Esso Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Birch Care Ltd - Brockwell Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Glenroyd Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Rosemount Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Derwent Valley Gymnastics Club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Consett & District WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Celebrate difference Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Consett Junior School
What is Consett Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Consett Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Consett Junior 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 Consett Junior School last inspected?
Consett Junior School was last inspected on 5 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 Consett Junior 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 Consett Junior School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Consett Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Consett Junior 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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