Cunningham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Cunningham holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 January 2019, more than 7 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: 7 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cunningham sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Cunningham | |
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cunningham 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 Cunningham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmo & more Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Fortune Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Perla Nera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Amis Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| North Terrace Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
Questions about Cunningham
What is Cunningham's food hygiene rating?
Cunningham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 22 January 2019.
Is Cunningham safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cunningham last inspected?
Cunningham was last inspected on 22 January 2019, more than 7 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 Cunningham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cunningham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Cunningham holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cunningham 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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