Cod On The Rocks food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Cod On The Rocks holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 1A Broad Road, Blackhall Rocks, TS27 4BB
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cod On The Rocks sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Cod On The Rocks | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 Cod On The Rocks 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 Cod On The Rocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhall Rafa Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| St Josephs RCVA Primary School 3506 School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Blackhall Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| J J Wilson Shops Ltd Nisa Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Parkdean Resorts Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Kiras place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Cod On The Rocks
What is Cod On The Rocks's food hygiene rating?
Cod On The Rocks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Cod On The Rocks 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cod On The Rocks last inspected?
Cod On The Rocks was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Cod On The Rocks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cod On The Rocks compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Cod On The Rocks holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cod On The Rocks 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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