Boba Empire food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Durham
Boba Empire holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 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: 111 Dalton Park, Murton, SR7 9HU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Boba Empire among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Boba Empire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 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 Boba Empire 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 Boba Empire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fat Franks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Love Churros London Mobile caterer | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Etto Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Dalton Park Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Boba Empire
What is Boba Empire's food hygiene rating?
Boba Empire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Boba Empire 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boba Empire last inspected?
Boba Empire was last inspected on 26 March 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 Boba Empire?
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 Boba Empire compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Boba Empire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Boba Empire 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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