Thorn Lighting food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Thorn Lighting 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
This is a fresh result: Thorn Lighting was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1 House of Light Butchers Race, Green Lane Industrial Estate, Spennymoor, DL16 6HL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Thorn Lighting 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% | ← Thorn Lighting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 Thorn Lighting 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 Thorn Lighting, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Luxury Little Play Company Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Jay's Tudhoe Moor Convenience Store Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| The Bounce House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Appleton Lodge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Frog and Ferret Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Pixley Dell Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Spennymoor Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Thorn Lighting
What is Thorn Lighting's food hygiene rating?
Thorn Lighting has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Thorn Lighting 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 Thorn Lighting last inspected?
Thorn Lighting was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thorn Lighting?
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 Thorn Lighting compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Thorn Lighting is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Thorn Lighting 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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