Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: 12-13 Main Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8LA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway 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% | ← Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway 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 Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Shell's Village Bakery Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| H Taylor and Sons Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Card Fayre Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
Questions about Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
What is Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway last inspected?
Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 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 Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway?
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 Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway 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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