Acre Rigg Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Acre Rigg Academy 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 12 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Acre Rigg Academy Acre Rigg Road, Peterlee, SR8 2DU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Acre Rigg Academy 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% | ← Acre Rigg Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 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 Acre Rigg Academy 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 Acre Rigg Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Manjaros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Positive Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Gourmet Gainz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| EHC Sport Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Charltons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Sandwich Express Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Acre Rigg Academy
What is Acre Rigg Academy's food hygiene rating?
Acre Rigg Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 October 2022.
Is Acre Rigg Academy 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 Acre Rigg Academy last inspected?
Acre Rigg Academy was last inspected on 12 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Acre Rigg Academy?
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 Acre Rigg Academy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Acre Rigg Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Acre Rigg Academy 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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