Charltons food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Charltons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Charltons was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14 Lister Road, North West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2RB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Charltons among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Charltons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Charltons 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 Charltons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Gainz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| EHC Sport Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Sandwich Express Mobile caterer | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| MyoMuscle Gym Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Siesta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Acre Rigg Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Charltons
What is Charltons's food hygiene rating?
Charltons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Charltons 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charltons last inspected?
Charltons was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Charltons?
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 Charltons compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Charltons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Charltons 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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Understanding this rating
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