Durham Climbing Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Durham Climbing Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: Durham Climbing Centre 1 St Johns Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Meadowfield, DH7 8TZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Durham Climbing Centre sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Durham Climbing Centre | |
| 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 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 Durham Climbing Centre 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 Durham Climbing Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cafe 22 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Billie Jo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Brandon Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Durham City Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Chinachina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Durham Climbing Centre
What is Durham Climbing Centre's food hygiene rating?
Durham Climbing Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Durham Climbing Centre 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Durham Climbing Centre last inspected?
Durham Climbing Centre was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Durham Climbing Centre?
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 Durham Climbing Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Durham Climbing Centre holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham Climbing Centre 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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