Notch Durham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Notch Durham 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 4 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: 96 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Notch Durham 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% | ← Notch Durham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Notch Durham 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 Notch Durham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Dunelm Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
Questions about Notch Durham
What is Notch Durham's food hygiene rating?
Notch Durham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Notch Durham 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 Notch Durham last inspected?
Notch Durham was last inspected on 4 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 Notch Durham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Notch Durham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Notch Durham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Notch Durham 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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