Blackhall Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Blackhall 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
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: Blackhall Primary School Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, TS27 4NA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Blackhall Primary 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% | ← Blackhall Primary 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 Blackhall 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blackhall Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Yohden Care Complex Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Blackhall Primary School
What is Blackhall Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Blackhall Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Blackhall 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 Blackhall Primary School last inspected?
Blackhall Primary School was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Blackhall Primary 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 Blackhall Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Blackhall Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Blackhall 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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Blackhall Primary School is one of 24 rated food businesses in Blackhall Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Blackhall Colliery →
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