Popeyes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Popeyes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 1, Bishop Auckland Retail Park, St Helen Auckland, DL14 9AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Popeyes 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% | ← Popeyes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 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 Popeyes 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 Popeyes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| March Hare Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Fishyfry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Popeyes
What is Popeyes's food hygiene rating?
Popeyes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Popeyes 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Popeyes last inspected?
Popeyes was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Popeyes?
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 Popeyes compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Popeyes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Popeyes 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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Understanding this rating
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