China Inn-Pelton food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
China Inn-Pelton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: China Inn-Pelton was inspected on 14 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: 8 Front Street, Pelton, DH2 1DD
How this rating has changed
China Inn-Pelton was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 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 China Inn-Pelton 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% | ← China Inn-Pelton | |
| 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 China Inn-Pelton 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 China Inn-Pelton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Chester View Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bidfood Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Dotties Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cooks Corner Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about China Inn-Pelton
What is China Inn-Pelton's food hygiene rating?
China Inn-Pelton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 14 July 2026.
Is China Inn-Pelton 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Inn-Pelton last inspected?
China Inn-Pelton was last inspected on 14 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 China Inn-Pelton?
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 China Inn-Pelton compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while China Inn-Pelton holds a 4. 670 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects China Inn-Pelton 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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China Inn-Pelton is one of 16 rated food businesses in Pelton. See every hygiene rating in Pelton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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