Muacha food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Muacha holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Muacha was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 70 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Muacha sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ← Muacha | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 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 Muacha 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 Muacha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Belli E Brutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Muacha
What is Muacha's food hygiene rating?
Muacha has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Muacha safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Muacha last inspected?
Muacha was last inspected on 26 May 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 Muacha?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Muacha compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Muacha holds a 3. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Muacha 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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