Expresso's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Expresso's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: Expressos Newgate Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Expresso's sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Expresso's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 Expresso's 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 Expresso's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caps Off Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Hippodrome Bingo Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Demaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Expresso's
What is Expresso's's food hygiene rating?
Expresso's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Expresso's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Expresso's last inspected?
Expresso's was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Expresso's?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Expresso's compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Expresso's holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Expresso's 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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