Creative Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Creative Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Creative Kitchen was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bar 1898 the Old Bank Newmarket Street, Consett, DH8 5LQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Creative Kitchen 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% | ← Creative Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Creative Kitchen 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 Creative Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreenKeepers Eco Home Store Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Remastered Spice Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Soami?s Trio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Kanny Kandie's Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| St Patricks RC Church Hall Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bellamys Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Fun Flies Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Creative Kitchen
What is Creative Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Creative Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Creative Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Creative Kitchen last inspected?
Creative Kitchen was last inspected on 17 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 Creative Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Creative Kitchen compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Creative Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Creative Kitchen 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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Understanding this rating
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