Cafe Cenno food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Cafe Cenno holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: Stall 80 Indoor Market Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cafe Cenno 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% | ← Cafe Cenno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Cenno 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 Cafe Cenno, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham City Fruiterers Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Cosy Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Cenno
What is Cafe Cenno's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Cenno has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Cafe Cenno 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Cenno last inspected?
Cafe Cenno was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 Cafe Cenno?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe Cenno compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Cenno is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cafe Cenno 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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