Chester Le Geek food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Chester Le Geek 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: Chester Le Geek 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: 98 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BA
How this rating has changed
Chester Le Geek was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 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 Chester Le Geek 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% | ← Chester Le Geek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chester Le Geek 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 Chester Le Geek, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
| Da-Zero Italian LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| J Noble & Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Lambton Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bon Bons Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Chester Le Geek
What is Chester Le Geek's food hygiene rating?
Chester Le Geek has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Chester Le Geek 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 Chester Le Geek last inspected?
Chester Le Geek 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 Chester Le Geek?
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 Chester Le Geek compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chester Le Geek is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chester Le Geek 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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