Haswell Catering Services Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Haswell Catering Services Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: Lisa Dixon Centre Burt Close, Haswell, DH6 2DA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Haswell Catering Services Ltd 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% | ← Haswell Catering Services Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Haswell Catering Services Ltd 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 Haswell Catering Services Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Oddfellows Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| Royal City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| The Blue House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Haswell Catering Services Ltd
What is Haswell Catering Services Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Haswell Catering Services Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Haswell Catering Services Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haswell Catering Services Ltd last inspected?
Haswell Catering Services Ltd was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Haswell Catering Services Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haswell Catering Services Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Haswell Catering Services Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Haswell Catering Services Ltd 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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