East Stanley School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
East Stanley 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: East Stanley Primary School Chester Road, East Stanley, DH9 0TN
How it compares in Durham
That puts East Stanley 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% | ← East Stanley School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 East Stanley 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 East Stanley School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| The Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bellissimos Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2024 |
| Premier - Dundee House Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Masefield News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| The Hilltop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Thorneyholme Tea Room Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about East Stanley School
What is East Stanley School's food hygiene rating?
East Stanley School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 April 2025.
Is East Stanley 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 East Stanley School last inspected?
East Stanley School was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 East Stanley 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 East Stanley School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and East Stanley School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects East Stanley 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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