Top Gear Karting food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Top Gear Karting holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 January 2025, 17 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 13 Rennys Lane, Gilesgate, DH1 2RS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Top Gear Karting sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Top Gear Karting | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Top Gear Karting 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 Top Gear Karting, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Durham Halal Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Cheesy Waffles Project Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Belmont Community School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Broomside Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Top Gear Karting
What is Top Gear Karting's food hygiene rating?
Top Gear Karting has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Top Gear Karting 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Gear Karting last inspected?
Top Gear Karting was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Top Gear Karting?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Gear Karting compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Top Gear Karting holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Top Gear Karting 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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Top Gear Karting is one of 38 rated food businesses in Gilesgate. See every hygiene rating in Gilesgate →
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