Sunny House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Sunny House 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: Sunny House was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 St Elizabeths Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Sunny House 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% | ← Sunny House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sunny House 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 Sunny House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Reds Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Woodham Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Premier - Woodham Village Store Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Woodham Academy 4175 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Woodham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| House of Eden Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Pioneering Care Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Sunny House
What is Sunny House's food hygiene rating?
Sunny House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Sunny House 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 Sunny House last inspected?
Sunny House was last inspected on 3 June 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 Sunny House?
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 Sunny House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Sunny House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Sunny House 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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