Bon Bons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Bon Bons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 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: 122A Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bon Bons among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Bon Bons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 Bon Bons 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 Bon Bons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Lambton Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Da-Zero Italian LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| J Noble & Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Fuel Coffeeworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Bon Bons
What is Bon Bons's food hygiene rating?
Bon Bons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 August 2022.
Is Bon Bons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bon Bons last inspected?
Bon Bons was last inspected on 19 August 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 Bon Bons?
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 Bon Bons compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bon Bons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bon Bons 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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