Chilla Shakes and Bakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Chilla Shakes and Bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 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: Witton Gilbert Community Centre Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, DH7 6TF
How this rating has changed
Chilla Shakes and Bakes was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 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 Chilla Shakes and Bakes among the 3,076 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 | 3,076 | 75% | ← Chilla Shakes and Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 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 Chilla Shakes and Bakes 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 Chilla Shakes and Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glendenning Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Sacriston Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Castle Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bespoke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Sacriston Community Association Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Stacked and Smashed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Chilla Shakes and Bakes
What is Chilla Shakes and Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Chilla Shakes and Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Chilla Shakes and Bakes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chilla Shakes and Bakes last inspected?
Chilla Shakes and Bakes was last inspected on 8 July 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 Chilla Shakes and Bakes?
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 Chilla Shakes and Bakes compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chilla Shakes and Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chilla Shakes and Bakes 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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