The Cod Fry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Cod Fry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 5 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 20 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cod Fry sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← The Cod Fry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Cod Fry 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 The Cod Fry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Cornerstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Amis Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Vault Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Fortune Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Cunningham Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2019 |
| Parmo & more Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about The Cod Fry
What is The Cod Fry's food hygiene rating?
The Cod Fry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Cod Fry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cod Fry last inspected?
The Cod Fry was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 The Cod Fry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cod Fry compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Cod Fry holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Cod Fry 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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