Zahut's Burgers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Zahut's Burgers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 February 2025, 18 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 2 Elliotts Buildings North Road, Catchgate, DH9 8EF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Zahut's Burgers among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Zahut's Burgers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 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 Zahut's Burgers 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 Zahut's Burgers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francescas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Best One - Catchgate Food Store Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Chippy Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Candy Parrot Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
Questions about Zahut's Burgers
What is Zahut's Burgers's food hygiene rating?
Zahut's Burgers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 February 2025.
Is Zahut's Burgers 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zahut's Burgers last inspected?
Zahut's Burgers was last inspected on 15 February 2025, 18 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 Zahut's Burgers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zahut's Burgers compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Zahut's Burgers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Zahut's Burgers 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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