Pelton Delight food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Pelton Delight holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Pelton Delight was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 16A Front Street, Pelton, DH2 1DD
How this rating has changed
Pelton Delight has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Pelton Delight among the 3,076 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 | 3,076 | 75% | ← Pelton Delight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Pelton Delight 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 Pelton Delight, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Chester View Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bidfood Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Dotties Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Hungry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Pelton Delight
What is Pelton Delight's food hygiene rating?
Pelton Delight has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Pelton Delight 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pelton Delight last inspected?
Pelton Delight was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Pelton Delight?
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 Pelton Delight compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Pelton Delight is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pelton Delight 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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Pelton Delight is one of 16 rated food businesses in Pelton. See every hygiene rating in Pelton →
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