Bubbas BBQ food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Durham
Bubbas BBQ holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: The Old Coach House the Village, Castle Eden, TS27 4SL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bubbas BBQ among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Bubbas BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Very 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 Bubbas BBQ 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 Bubbas BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luciano Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Grill n Chill Peterlee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Funk-A-Deli Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Peterlee Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Hearts of Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Sizzlers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Castle Eden Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2018 |
| Castle Eden Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about Bubbas BBQ
What is Bubbas BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Bubbas BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Bubbas BBQ 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bubbas BBQ last inspected?
Bubbas BBQ was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Bubbas BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bubbas BBQ compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bubbas BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bubbas BBQ 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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