Peterlee Leisure Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Peterlee Leisure Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Peterlee Leisure Centre St Cuthberts Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Peterlee Leisure Centre 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% | ← Peterlee Leisure Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Peterlee Leisure Centre 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 Peterlee Leisure Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Ales 'N' Tails Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Dicksons Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| AJS Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| B and M Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Peterlee Leisure Centre
What is Peterlee Leisure Centre's food hygiene rating?
Peterlee Leisure Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 April 2018.
Is Peterlee Leisure Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peterlee Leisure Centre last inspected?
Peterlee Leisure Centre was last inspected on 23 April 2018, more than 8 years 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 Peterlee Leisure Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peterlee Leisure Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Peterlee Leisure Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Peterlee Leisure Centre 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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