The Bread and Butter Thing food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
The Bread and Butter Thing holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bread and Butter Thing was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Shafto Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5QL
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Bread and Butter Thing 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% | ← The Bread and Butter Thing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Bread and Butter Thing 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 The Bread and Butter Thing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Fresh (Aycliffe) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| MT Rani Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| One Beyond Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
Questions about The Bread and Butter Thing
What is The Bread and Butter Thing's food hygiene rating?
The Bread and Butter Thing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 June 2026.
Is The Bread and Butter Thing 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bread and Butter Thing last inspected?
The Bread and Butter Thing was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bread and Butter Thing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bread and Butter Thing compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Bread and Butter Thing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Bread and Butter Thing 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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