Grill Peri Peri food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Grill Peri Peri holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Grill Peri Peri was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Durham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 48 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AH
How this rating has changed
Grill Peri Peri has gone backwards: it held a 2 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 2 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
A 1 is rare: only 25 of 4,106 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 164. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,076 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← Grill Peri Peri | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Grill Peri Peri the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Grill Peri Peri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
Questions about Grill Peri Peri
What is Grill Peri Peri's food hygiene rating?
Grill Peri Peri has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Grill Peri Peri safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Grill Peri Peri last inspected?
Grill Peri Peri was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Grill Peri Peri?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grill Peri Peri compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Grill Peri Peri holds a 1. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Grill Peri Peri 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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