Embleton View School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Embleton View School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses Alington Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4LS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Embleton View School 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% | ← Embleton View School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 Very 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 Embleton View School 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 Embleton View School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Newton Aycliffe Pathways Care Hub Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Thames Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Krums Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Spice Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Mike's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Pizza Cottage - Cuccina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Embleton View School
What is Embleton View School's food hygiene rating?
Embleton View School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Embleton View School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Embleton View School last inspected?
Embleton View School was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Embleton View School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Embleton View School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Embleton View School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Embleton View School 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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