York House Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
York House Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 9 December 2025, 7 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: York House 40 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NX
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so York House Nursery 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% | ← York House Nursery | |
| 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 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 York House 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 York House Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eiledon Books Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Pizza Zone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| PeaceGold Ethical Jewellery House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bishop Auckland Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Gregg Bros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| El Castillo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hardys Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about York House Nursery
What is York House Nursery's food hygiene rating?
York House Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 9 December 2025.
Is York House Nursery 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was York House Nursery last inspected?
York House Nursery was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 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 York House Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 York House Nursery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while York House Nursery holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects York House 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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