26 Elvet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
26 Elvet 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
This is a fresh result: 26 Elvet was inspected on 3 August 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: 26 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AA
How this rating has changed
26 Elvet was re-inspected on 3 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
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 26 Elvet among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← 26 Elvet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 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 26 Elvet 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 26 Elvet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Belli E Brutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cafedral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about 26 Elvet
What is 26 Elvet's food hygiene rating?
26 Elvet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 August 2026.
Is 26 Elvet 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 26 Elvet last inspected?
26 Elvet was last inspected on 3 August 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 26 Elvet?
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 26 Elvet compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and 26 Elvet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects 26 Elvet 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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