Card Fayre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Card Fayre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 September 2022, 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: 20 Market Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8JN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Card Fayre 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% | ← Card Fayre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Card Fayre 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 Card Fayre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Taylor and Sons Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| St Lukes Parish Centre Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
Questions about Card Fayre
What is Card Fayre's food hygiene rating?
Card Fayre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 September 2022.
Is Card Fayre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Card Fayre last inspected?
Card Fayre was last inspected on 14 September 2022, 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 Card Fayre?
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 Card Fayre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Card Fayre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Card Fayre 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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Card Fayre is one of 67 rated food businesses in Ferryhill. See every hygiene rating in Ferryhill →
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