Durham High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Durham High School 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 1 July 2025, 12 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 High School for Girls South Road, Durham, DH1 3TB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham High School 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% | ← Durham High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Durham High School 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 High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham University - Stephenson College Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Durham University - Josephine Butler College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Durham University - South College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Durham University - John Snow College & Mount Oswald Hub School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Durham University - Collingwood College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Durham University - St Aidans College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Durham University - Trevelyan College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Durham University - Grey College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Durham High School
What is Durham High School's food hygiene rating?
Durham High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Durham High School 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 Durham High School last inspected?
Durham High School was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 High School?
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 Durham High School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham High School 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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Understanding this rating
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