Dona Papa Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Dona Papa Pizza holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: 192 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ
How it compares in Durham
A 2 is rare: only 50 of 4,133 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 83. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ← Dona Papa Pizza | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dona Papa Pizza the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dona Papa Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Bar Bianco Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Fabio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| High Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Black rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Chesters Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Fuel Coffeeworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Dona Papa Pizza
What is Dona Papa Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Dona Papa Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Dona Papa Pizza safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Dona Papa Pizza last inspected?
Dona Papa Pizza was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Dona Papa Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dona Papa Pizza compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Dona Papa Pizza holds a 2. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dona Papa Pizza 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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