Billie Jo's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Billie Jo's 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: Billy Joes Manchester House 35 Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Billie Jo's 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% | ← Billie Jo's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Billie Jo's 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 Billie Jo's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bone Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Chinachina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Fitzpatrick's Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cafe 22 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Billie Jo's
What is Billie Jo's's food hygiene rating?
Billie Jo's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Billie Jo's 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 Billie Jo's last inspected?
Billie Jo's was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Billie Jo's?
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 Billie Jo's compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Billie Jo's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Billie Jo's 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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