Malatang Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Malatang Express 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 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 38A the Riverwalk Millburngate, Durham, DH1 4SL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Malatang Express among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Malatang Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Malatang Express 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 Malatang Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Cosy Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| BirdHero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Malatang Express
What is Malatang Express's food hygiene rating?
Malatang Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 August 2024.
Is Malatang Express 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 Malatang Express last inspected?
Malatang Express was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 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 Malatang Express?
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 Malatang Express compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Malatang Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Malatang Express 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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