Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: The Ribbon Academy Barnes Road, Murton, SR7 9QR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 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% | ← Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 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 Murton Ribbon Academy 3517, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Heart On The Terrace Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Marinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| New Hesledon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd. Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Boba Empire Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Murton Ribbon Academy 3517
What is Murton Ribbon Academy 3517's food hygiene rating?
Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 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 Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 last inspected?
Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Murton Ribbon Academy 3517?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 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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