Deaconstar food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Deaconstar 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 22 January 2019, more than 7 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: 31 Waldron Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7DS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Deaconstar 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% | ← Deaconstar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Deaconstar 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 Deaconstar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaconstar Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Buddies Nursery Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Panda Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Knead A Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Longstaff's Family Bakers Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Gregory's Bakers & Deli Manufacturers/packers | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Next Door Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Lacey's Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
Questions about Deaconstar
What is Deaconstar's food hygiene rating?
Deaconstar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 January 2019.
Is Deaconstar 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 Deaconstar last inspected?
Deaconstar was last inspected on 22 January 2019, more than 7 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 Deaconstar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deaconstar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Deaconstar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Deaconstar 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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Understanding this rating
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