Durham Careline Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Durham Careline Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Durham Careline Ltd was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lyons Court Nursing Home Stones End, Evenwood, DL14 9RE
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham Careline Ltd 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% | ← Durham Careline Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Durham Careline Ltd 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 Durham Careline Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Careline Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Bogle Smash Burger and Grill Mobile caterer | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Flowerpots Nursery Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Teesdale Day Clubs Other catering premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Rayan's Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Evenwood Community Action Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| YMCA Evenwood Other catering premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Durham Careline Ltd
What is Durham Careline Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Durham Careline Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Durham Careline Ltd 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Durham Careline Ltd last inspected?
Durham Careline Ltd was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Durham Careline Ltd?
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 Durham Careline Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham Careline Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham Careline Ltd 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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