Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 26 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: 15 Newmarket Street, Consett, DH8 5LQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar 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% | ← Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar 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 Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanny Kandie's Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Bellamys Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Remastered Spice Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Hooch's Snooker and Pool Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Creative Kitchen Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| GreenKeepers Eco Home Store Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| St Patricks RC Church Hall Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Fun Flies Ltd Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar
What is Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar's food hygiene rating?
Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar last inspected?
Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar was last inspected on 26 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 Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bao Asia by Parvin Kumar 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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