Hippitots Childrens World food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Hippitots Childrens World 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
This is a fresh result: Hippitots Childrens World was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: Tarka Centre Commercial Road West, Coxhoe, DH6 4HJ
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How this rating has changed
Hippitots Childrens World was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hippitots Childrens World among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Hippitots Childrens World | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 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 Hippitots Childrens World 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 Hippitots Childrens World, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamplight Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Coates Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 October 2025 |
| The Sweet Lounge Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Seventeen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Ginger Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Farmhouse Dine & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 August 2025 |
| New Coxhoe Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
Questions about Hippitots Childrens World
What is Hippitots Childrens World's food hygiene rating?
Hippitots Childrens World has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Hippitots Childrens World 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 Hippitots Childrens World last inspected?
Hippitots Childrens World was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Hippitots Childrens World?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hippitots Childrens World compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hippitots Childrens World is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hippitots Childrens World 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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