Voyage Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Voyage Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Belchford, Hesleden, TS27 4PB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Voyage Care among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Voyage Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Voyage Care 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 Voyage Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yohden Care Complex Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
Questions about Voyage Care
What is Voyage Care's food hygiene rating?
Voyage Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Voyage Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Voyage Care last inspected?
Voyage Care was last inspected on 17 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Voyage Care?
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 Voyage Care compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Voyage Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Voyage Care 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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