Dipton Community Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
Dipton Community Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Jubilee Centre Front Street, Dipton, DH9 9DR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Dipton Community Centre among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Dipton Community Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 Very 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 Dipton Community Centre 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 Dipton Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Dipton Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Premier - Dipton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dipton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| The Hungry Caterpillar Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Kidz Village Day Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Dipton Community Centre
What is Dipton Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Dipton Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Dipton Community Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dipton Community Centre last inspected?
Dipton Community Centre was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Dipton Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dipton Community Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Dipton Community Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dipton Community Centre 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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