Battlezone food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Battlezone holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 July 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: Holmside Park Edmondsley Lane, Edmondsley, DH7 6EY
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Battlezone sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Battlezone | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Battlezone 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 Battlezone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmside Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| North East Autism Society Training Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Broom House Farm Shop & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Battlezone
What is Battlezone's food hygiene rating?
Battlezone has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 26 July 2022.
Is Battlezone safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Battlezone last inspected?
Battlezone was last inspected on 26 July 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 Battlezone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Battlezone compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Battlezone holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Battlezone 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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