Durham University - Engineering Common Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Durham University - Engineering Common Room 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: Computer Science and Engineering and Health and Safety Office Science Site South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham University - Engineering Common Room among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Durham University - Engineering Common Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Durham University - Engineering Common Room 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 Durham University - Engineering Common Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham University - Chemistry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Durham University - Circolo Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Durham University - Grey College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Durham University - Collingwood College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Durham Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Best One - Dunelm Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Durham University - Graham Sports Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Durham Cathedral Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
Questions about Durham University - Engineering Common Room
What is Durham University - Engineering Common Room's food hygiene rating?
Durham University - Engineering Common Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Durham University - Engineering Common Room 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 Durham University - Engineering Common Room last inspected?
Durham University - Engineering Common Room was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Durham University - Engineering Common Room?
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 Durham University - Engineering Common Room compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham University - Engineering Common Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham University - Engineering Common Room 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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