Veeno Durham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Veeno Durham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: 12 the Riverwalk Millburngate, Durham, DH1 4SL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Veeno Durham 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% | ← Veeno Durham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Veeno Durham 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 Veeno Durham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Durham City Fruiterers Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| BirdHero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Veeno Durham
What is Veeno Durham's food hygiene rating?
Veeno Durham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Veeno Durham 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Veeno Durham last inspected?
Veeno Durham was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Veeno Durham?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Veeno Durham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Veeno Durham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Veeno Durham 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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