Woodham Academy 4175 food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Woodham Academy 4175 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Woodham Academy Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4AX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Woodham Academy 4175 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% | ← Woodham Academy 4175 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woodham Academy 4175 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 Woodham Academy 4175, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT Rani Convenience Store Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| One Beyond Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Woodham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about Woodham Academy 4175
What is Woodham Academy 4175's food hygiene rating?
Woodham Academy 4175 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 January 2023.
Is Woodham Academy 4175 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodham Academy 4175 last inspected?
Woodham Academy 4175 was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Woodham Academy 4175?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Woodham Academy 4175 compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Woodham Academy 4175 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Woodham Academy 4175 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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