Chilton Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Chilton 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: Chilton Academy Durham Road, Chilton, DL17 0PT
How it compares in Durham
That puts Chilton 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% | ← Chilton 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 Very 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 Chilton 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 Chilton Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| La Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Chilton Care Centre Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| DD's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Chilton Academy
What is Chilton Academy's food hygiene rating?
Chilton Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Chilton 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 Chilton Academy last inspected?
Chilton Academy was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Chilton Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilton Academy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chilton Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chilton 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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