Esh Winning Academy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Esh Winning Academy 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: Esh Winning Primary School the Wynds, Esh Winning, DH7 9BE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Esh Winning Academy 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% | ← Esh Winning Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Esh Winning Academy 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 Esh Winning Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 September 2025 |
| Esh Winning Chop Suey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| The Stags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Pizza Home Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Dents Bakery Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Newhouse General Store Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| Deerness Valley Meats Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Esh Winning Academy
What is Esh Winning Academy's food hygiene rating?
Esh Winning Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Esh Winning Academy 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 Esh Winning Academy last inspected?
Esh Winning Academy was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Esh Winning Academy?
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 Esh Winning Academy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Esh Winning Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Esh Winning Academy 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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