The Crown Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Crown Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: 14 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7LD
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crown Takeaway sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← The Crown Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Crown Takeaway 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 Crown Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clems Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Railway Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Quinns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| The Cafe @ St Pauls Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Pedros Peri Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Crown Takeaway
What is The Crown Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The Crown Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown Takeaway last inspected?
The Crown Takeaway was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Crown Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Takeaway compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown Takeaway holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Crown Takeaway 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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