Chilli Padi Durham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Chilli Padi Durham 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 26 June 2025, 12 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: Finbarrs Aykley Heads House, Aykley Heads, DH1 5TS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Chilli Padi Durham 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% | ← Chilli Padi Durham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chilli Padi Durham 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 Chilli Padi Durham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School And Sports College School/college/university | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| County Durham Community Clothing Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Durham City Youth Project Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Durham University - College of St Hild & St Bede Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Dominos Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Durham Johnston School 4200 School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Chilli Padi Durham
What is Chilli Padi Durham's food hygiene rating?
Chilli Padi Durham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Chilli Padi Durham 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 Chilli Padi Durham last inspected?
Chilli Padi Durham was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 Chilli Padi Durham?
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 Chilli Padi Durham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chilli Padi Durham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chilli Padi Durham 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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