South Durham Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
South Durham Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 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: Gymnastics Centre Spennymoor Leisure Centre High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DB
How it compares in Durham
That puts South Durham Diner 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% | ← South Durham Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 South Durham Diner 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 South Durham Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Spennymoor Pathways Care Hub Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| The Grand Electric Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bloom n Witches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Kettle Black Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Penny Gill Pub/bar/nightclub | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about South Durham Diner
What is South Durham Diner's food hygiene rating?
South Durham Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 25 November 2024.
Is South Durham Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Durham Diner last inspected?
South Durham Diner was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 South Durham Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Durham Diner compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and South Durham Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects South Durham Diner 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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