The Basement Project food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Basement Project 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: Horden Social Welfare Centre Seventh Street, Horden, SR8 4LX
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Basement Project 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% | ← The Basement Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Basement Project 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 The Basement Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding Abilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Horden Centennial Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Horden Parish Council Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Horden Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2018 |
| House of Abundance Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Horden Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about The Basement Project
What is The Basement Project's food hygiene rating?
The Basement Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Basement Project 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 The Basement Project last inspected?
The Basement Project was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 The Basement Project?
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 The Basement Project compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Basement Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Basement Project 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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