Chestnut Villa B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Durham
Chestnut Villa B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Chestnut Villa, Stonebridge, DH1 3RY
How it compares in Durham
That puts Chestnut Villa B & B 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% | ← Chestnut Villa B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 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 Chestnut Villa B & B 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 Chestnut Villa B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinachina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Antico Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Durham University - John Snow College & Mount Oswald Hub School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Durham University - St Aidans College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Durham University - South College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Durham High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Durham University - Trevelyan College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Chestnut Villa B & B
What is Chestnut Villa B & B's food hygiene rating?
Chestnut Villa B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 June 2018.
Is Chestnut Villa B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chestnut Villa B & B last inspected?
Chestnut Villa B & B was last inspected on 26 June 2018, more than 8 years 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 Chestnut Villa B & B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chestnut Villa B & B compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chestnut Villa B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chestnut Villa B & B 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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