Room For Dessert food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Room For Dessert 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 3 March 2025, 16 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: 19 the Riverwalk Millburngate, Durham, DH1 4SL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Room For Dessert among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Room For Dessert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 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 Room For Dessert 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 Room For Dessert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Durham City Fruiterers Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| BirdHero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Coviello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Room For Dessert
What is Room For Dessert's food hygiene rating?
Room For Dessert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 March 2025.
Is Room For Dessert 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 Room For Dessert last inspected?
Room For Dessert was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 Room For Dessert?
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 Room For Dessert compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Room For Dessert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Room For Dessert 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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