Big Tings Jerk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Big Tings Jerk 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Village Hall Front Street, Quebec, DH7 9DF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Big Tings Jerk 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% | ← Big Tings Jerk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Big Tings Jerk 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 Big Tings Jerk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Village Hall Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Quebec Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 February 2025 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Premier - R&D Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2026 |
| Nicks Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Hamsteels Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2017 |
Questions about Big Tings Jerk
What is Big Tings Jerk's food hygiene rating?
Big Tings Jerk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Big Tings Jerk 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 Big Tings Jerk last inspected?
Big Tings Jerk was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Big Tings Jerk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Tings Jerk compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Big Tings Jerk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Big Tings Jerk 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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