Paper and Park food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Paper and Park 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 8 April 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: 84b Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Paper and Park 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% | ← Paper and Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Paper and Park 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 Paper and Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| J Noble & Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Da-Zero Italian LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Lambton Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Dicksons Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bon Bons Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Paper and Park
What is Paper and Park's food hygiene rating?
Paper and Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Paper and Park 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 Paper and Park last inspected?
Paper and Park was last inspected on 8 April 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 Paper and Park?
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 Paper and Park compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Paper and Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Paper and Park 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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