McDonalds food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
McDonalds 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 24 July 2025, 11 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: Unit L Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DH1 5GB
How it compares in Durham
That puts McDonalds among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← McDonalds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 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 McDonalds 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 McDonalds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Common Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Costa at Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Barking Blends Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Durham City Youth Project Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about McDonalds
What is McDonalds's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 24 July 2025.
Is McDonalds 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 McDonalds last inspected?
McDonalds was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 McDonalds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 McDonalds compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and McDonalds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects McDonalds 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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McDonalds is one of 31 rated food businesses in Pity Me. See every hygiene rating in Pity Me →
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