Bishop Bertos food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Bishop Bertos 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 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 73 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bishop Bertos 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% | ← Bishop Bertos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bishop Bertos 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 Bishop Bertos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
Questions about Bishop Bertos
What is Bishop Bertos's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Bertos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Bishop Bertos 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 Bishop Bertos last inspected?
Bishop Bertos was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Bishop Bertos?
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 Bishop Bertos compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Bertos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bishop Bertos 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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