Denehurst Nursing Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Denehurst Nursing Home 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: Denehurst Nursing Home was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Denehurst Nursing Home Merrington Road, Ferryhill, DL17 8NL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Denehurst Nursing Home 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% | ← Denehurst Nursing Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Denehurst Nursing Home 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 Denehurst Nursing Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Bank Convenience Store Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Dean Bank Early Years Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Cheezy Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Dean Bank & Ferryhill Literary Institute Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Shell's Village Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
Questions about Denehurst Nursing Home
What is Denehurst Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?
Denehurst Nursing Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Denehurst Nursing Home 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 Denehurst Nursing Home last inspected?
Denehurst Nursing Home was last inspected on 12 May 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 Denehurst Nursing Home?
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 Denehurst Nursing Home compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Denehurst Nursing Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Denehurst Nursing Home 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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Denehurst Nursing Home is one of 67 rated food businesses in Ferryhill. See every hygiene rating in Ferryhill →
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