Kettle Black Co. food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Kettle Black Co. 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: Kettle Blacm 3 Cheapside, Spennymoor, DL16 6QE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Kettle Black Co. 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% | ← Kettle Black Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kettle Black Co. 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 Kettle Black Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Penny Gill Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| The Grand Electric Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bloom n Witches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Mr B's Bakery Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| No 1 Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Kettle Black Co.
What is Kettle Black Co.'s food hygiene rating?
Kettle Black Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Kettle Black Co. 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 Kettle Black Co. last inspected?
Kettle Black Co. was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Kettle Black Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kettle Black Co. compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Kettle Black Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Kettle Black Co. 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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