Isla Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Isla Restaurant 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 1 August 2024, 23 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: 53 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Isla Restaurant 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% | ← Isla Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Isla Restaurant 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 Isla Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Rise Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| 3 of Cups Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Dominos Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
Questions about Isla Restaurant
What is Isla Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Isla Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Isla Restaurant 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 Isla Restaurant last inspected?
Isla Restaurant was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Isla Restaurant?
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 Isla Restaurant compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Isla Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Isla Restaurant 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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