Bridge Creative food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Bridge Creative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2024, more than 2 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: 1 Dorset Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6TH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bridge Creative 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% | ← Bridge Creative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Bridge Creative 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 Bridge Creative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Caps off Catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Joeys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| 34 Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Bridge Creative
What is Bridge Creative's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Creative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 April 2024.
Is Bridge Creative 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Creative last inspected?
Bridge Creative was last inspected on 23 April 2024, more than 2 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 Bridge Creative?
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 Bridge Creative compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge Creative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bridge Creative 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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