The Teapot Ushaw Moor food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
The Teapot Ushaw Moor holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 June 2026, 2 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.
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: 4 Denver House Broom Lane, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7LQ
How this rating has changed
The Teapot Ushaw Moor was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | 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
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Teapot Ushaw Moor sits behind roughly 3,075 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,075 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ← The Teapot Ushaw Moor | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Teapot Ushaw Moor 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 The Teapot Ushaw Moor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| DERIC Youth & Community Project Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Busy Bears Children's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Teapot Ushaw Moor
What is The Teapot Ushaw Moor's food hygiene rating?
The Teapot Ushaw Moor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Teapot Ushaw Moor safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Teapot Ushaw Moor last inspected?
The Teapot Ushaw Moor was last inspected on 15 June 2026, 2 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 The Teapot Ushaw Moor?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Teapot Ushaw Moor compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Teapot Ushaw Moor holds a 4. 670 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Teapot Ushaw Moor 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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The Teapot Ushaw Moor is one of 15 rated food businesses in Ushaw Moor. See every hygiene rating in Ushaw Moor →
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