Chin Up Coffee food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Durham
Chin Up Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2023, 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: Jays Storage the Business Village Drum Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Chin Up Coffee 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% | ← Chin Up Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chin Up Coffee 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 Chin Up Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Dobbies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Appletree Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bidfood Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Barley Mow Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| 2nd Home Childcare Barlew Mow Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Barley Mow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Barley Mow Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
Questions about Chin Up Coffee
What is Chin Up Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Chin Up Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 April 2023.
Is Chin Up Coffee 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chin Up Coffee last inspected?
Chin Up Coffee was last inspected on 17 April 2023, 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 Chin Up Coffee?
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 Chin Up Coffee compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chin Up Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chin Up Coffee 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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