Blackhall Community Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Blackhall Community Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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.
Address: Blackhall Community Centre Hesleden Road, Blackhall Colliery, TS27 4LG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Blackhall Community Centre among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Blackhall Community Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 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 Blackhall Community Centre 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 Blackhall Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blondie's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 School/college/university | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Blackhall Primary School School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| New Kothari UK Ltd Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
Questions about Blackhall Community Centre
What is Blackhall Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Blackhall Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Blackhall Community Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackhall Community Centre last inspected?
Blackhall Community Centre was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 Blackhall Community Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackhall Community Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Blackhall Community Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Blackhall Community Centre 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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Blackhall Community Centre is one of 24 rated food businesses in Blackhall Colliery. See every hygiene rating in Blackhall Colliery →
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