Buddies Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Buddies Nursery 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 21 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: 1 Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Buddies Nursery 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% | ← Buddies Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buddies Nursery 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 Buddies Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knead A Slice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Deaconstar Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Deaconstar Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Grand Bengal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Lacey's Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Hardys Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Buddies Nursery
What is Buddies Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Buddies Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Buddies Nursery 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 Buddies Nursery last inspected?
Buddies Nursery was last inspected on 21 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 Buddies Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buddies Nursery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Buddies Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Buddies Nursery 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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