Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Windlestone School, Chilton, DL17 0HP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) 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 Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Stuff Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Chilton Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| DD's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chilton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Chilton Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| La Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site)
What is Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site)'s food hygiene rating?
Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) last inspected?
Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months 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 Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Elemore Hall School (Windlestone Site) 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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