Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2024, more than 2 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: Elemore Hall School, Littletown, DH6 1QD
How it compares in Durham
That puts Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) 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 Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| York House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Hen House Lunch Club & Cafe Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pittington Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Easington Lane Community Access Point Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| ELCAP - Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Best-In The Village Market Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 August 2024 |
| The Energy Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Panda Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
Questions about Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site)
What is Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site)'s food hygiene rating?
Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) last inspected?
Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 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 Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Elemore Hall School (Elemore Site) 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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