Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: Tweddle Farm Fillpoke Lane, Blackhall Rocks, TS27 4BT
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm 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 Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denemouth Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| J J Wilson Shops Ltd Nisa Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Parkdean Resorts Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm
What is Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm's food hygiene rating?
Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm last inspected?
Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm 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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