Lisa Buffet food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Lisa Buffet 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: 57C North Road West, Wingate, TS28 5AP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Lisa Buffet 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% | ← Lisa Buffet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lisa Buffet 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 Lisa Buffet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate Mini Market Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Top House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Wingate Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| The Railway Crossings Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| All Inn Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Lisa Buffet
What is Lisa Buffet's food hygiene rating?
Lisa Buffet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Lisa Buffet 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 Lisa Buffet last inspected?
Lisa Buffet was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 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 Lisa Buffet?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lisa Buffet compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Lisa Buffet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Lisa Buffet 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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