New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway 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: New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 11 Church Street, Coxhoe, DH6 4DD
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How this rating has changed
New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway 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 New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxhoe Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Wing and a Prayer Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Powis Newsagents Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Seventeen Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Ginger Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Sweet Lounge Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 October 2025 |
| Coxhoe Corner Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
Questions about New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway
What is New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 30 July 2026.
Is New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway 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 New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 30 July 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 New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway?
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 New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway 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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