Bloom n Witches food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Bloom n Witches 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: 7B High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6AG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bloom n Witches among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Bloom n Witches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 Bloom n Witches 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 Bloom n Witches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Black Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| The Penny Gill Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| The Grand Electric Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Mr B's Bakery Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Bloom n Witches
What is Bloom n Witches's food hygiene rating?
Bloom n Witches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Bloom n Witches 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 Bloom n Witches last inspected?
Bloom n Witches was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Bloom n Witches?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bloom n Witches compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bloom n Witches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bloom n Witches 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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