Elachi Indian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Elachi Indian 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 17 December 2024, 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.
Address: 1 Beveridge Walkway, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4EE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Elachi Indian Restaurant 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% | ← Elachi Indian Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elachi Indian 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 Elachi Indian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Thames Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Thames Butchers Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Thames Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Krums Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Spice Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Elachi Indian Restaurant
What is Elachi Indian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Elachi Indian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Elachi Indian 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 Elachi Indian Restaurant last inspected?
Elachi Indian Restaurant was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 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 Elachi Indian 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 Elachi Indian Restaurant compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Elachi Indian Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Elachi Indian 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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