JF Kennedy Care Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
JF Kennedy Care Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: Derwent Street Blackhill, Consett, DH8 8PQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts JF Kennedy Care Centre 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% | ← JF Kennedy Care Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 JF Kennedy Care Centre 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 JF Kennedy Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa's Little Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Blackhill Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Londis Blackhill Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Phoenix Express Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Shotley Bridge Nursery School School/college/university | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Blackhill Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Allison's Catering Service (Blackhill) Pub/bar/nightclub | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about JF Kennedy Care Centre
What is JF Kennedy Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
JF Kennedy Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 January 2026.
Is JF Kennedy Care Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was JF Kennedy Care Centre last inspected?
JF Kennedy Care Centre was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 JF Kennedy Care Centre?
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 JF Kennedy Care Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and JF Kennedy Care Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects JF Kennedy Care Centre 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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