Deaf Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Deaf Hill Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Deaf Hill Primary School was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Deaf Hill Primary School Station Road West, Trimdon Station, TS29 6BP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Deaf Hill Primary School 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% | ← Deaf Hill Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Deaf Hill Primary 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.
Questions about Deaf Hill Primary School
What is Deaf Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Deaf Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Deaf Hill Primary 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 Deaf Hill Primary School last inspected?
Deaf Hill Primary School was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Deaf Hill Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deaf Hill Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Deaf Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Deaf Hill Primary 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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