Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 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: Child Guidance Centre, Aykley Heads, DH1 5TS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) 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% | ← Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) 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 Elemore Hall School (PACC Site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School And Sports College School/college/university | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Chilli Padi Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| County Durham Community Clothing Bank Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Durham City Youth Project Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Durham University - College of St Hild & St Bede Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Durham Johnston School 4200 School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Elemore Hall School (PACC Site)
What is Elemore Hall School (PACC Site)'s food hygiene rating?
Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) last inspected?
Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Elemore Hall School (PACC Site)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Elemore Hall School (PACC Site) 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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