Aria Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Aria Sandwich Bar 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
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: 2 Romaine Square, Bowburn, DH6 5AE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Aria Sandwich Bar sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Aria Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Aria Sandwich Bar 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 Aria Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn Youth Project Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Durham Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Aria Bella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Strawberry Lane School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bowburn Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about Aria Sandwich Bar
What is Aria Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Aria Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Aria Sandwich Bar 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 Aria Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Aria Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Aria Sandwich Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aria Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Aria Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Aria Sandwich Bar 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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