JD Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
JD Desserts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 2025, 13 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: 2A the Shopping Centre Holly Hill Gardens, South Stanley, DH9 6PF
How it compares in Durham
That puts JD Desserts 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% | ← JD Desserts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 JD Desserts 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 JD Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| The Venue Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Burnside Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Manfredi's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| South Moor Golf Club & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
Questions about JD Desserts
What is JD Desserts's food hygiene rating?
JD Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 June 2025.
Is JD Desserts 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was JD Desserts last inspected?
JD Desserts was last inspected on 14 June 2025, 13 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 JD Desserts?
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 JD Desserts compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and JD Desserts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects JD Desserts 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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