St Mary's Convent food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
St Mary's Convent 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
The rating dates from 9 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: St Marys Convent Ebchester Hill, Ebchester, DH8 0QD
How it compares in Durham
That puts St Mary's Convent 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% | ← St Mary's Convent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St Mary's Convent 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 St Mary's Convent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebchester Village Store Ltd Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Ebchester Toddlers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| St Mary Magdalene Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Proctor House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Riverview Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Kaydar Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about St Mary's Convent
What is St Mary's Convent's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Convent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 July 2025.
Is St Mary's Convent 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 St Mary's Convent last inspected?
St Mary's Convent was last inspected on 9 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 St Mary's Convent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Mary's Convent compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and St Mary's Convent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects St Mary's Convent 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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