The Grove Bistro at East Durham College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
The Grove Bistro at East Durham College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: East Durham College Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Grove Bistro at East Durham College 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% | ← The Grove Bistro at East Durham College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Grove Bistro at East Durham College 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 The Grove Bistro at East Durham College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Steps Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Howletch Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| St Bede's Catholic School 4693 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acre Rigg Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about The Grove Bistro at East Durham College
What is The Grove Bistro at East Durham College's food hygiene rating?
The Grove Bistro at East Durham College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 17 September 2024.
Is The Grove Bistro at East Durham College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grove Bistro at East Durham College last inspected?
The Grove Bistro at East Durham College was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 The Grove Bistro at East Durham College?
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 The Grove Bistro at East Durham College compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Grove Bistro at East Durham College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Grove Bistro at East Durham College 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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