Planet Leisure food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Planet Leisure 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 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Units 7 and 8 Maple Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6BF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Planet Leisure 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% | ← Planet Leisure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Planet Leisure 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 Planet Leisure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milkman Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Siesta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Be Inspired Gyms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2019 |
| Alfresco Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Auntie Ali's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Valhalla North Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| Haystacks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Planet Leisure
What is Planet Leisure's food hygiene rating?
Planet Leisure has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Planet Leisure 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 Planet Leisure last inspected?
Planet Leisure was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Planet Leisure?
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 Planet Leisure compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Planet Leisure is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Planet Leisure 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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