Wing and a Prayer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Wing and a Prayer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: Cloud House Blackgate East, Coxhoe, DH6 4AA
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Wing and a Prayer among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Wing and a Prayer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Wing and a Prayer 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 Wing and a Prayer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxhoe Corner Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Powis Newsagents Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Coxhoe Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 December 2025 |
| Seventeen Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Ginger Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Sweet Lounge Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Wing and a Prayer
What is Wing and a Prayer's food hygiene rating?
Wing and a Prayer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Wing and a Prayer 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wing and a Prayer last inspected?
Wing and a Prayer was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 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 Wing and a Prayer?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wing and a Prayer compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Wing and a Prayer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Wing and a Prayer 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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Wing and a Prayer is one of 28 rated food businesses in Coxhoe. See every hygiene rating in Coxhoe →
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