Bidfood Durham food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Bidfood Durham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: Unit 1 Angel Park, Drum Industrial Estate, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1AQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bidfood Durham 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% | ← Bidfood Durham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Bidfood Durham 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 Bidfood Durham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chin Up Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Chester View Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Gather & Gather Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Dobbies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Appletree Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cooks Corner Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Bidfood Durham
What is Bidfood Durham's food hygiene rating?
Bidfood Durham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Bidfood Durham 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bidfood Durham last inspected?
Bidfood Durham was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Bidfood Durham?
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 Bidfood Durham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bidfood Durham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bidfood Durham 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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