Claypath Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Claypath Delicatessen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 57 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Claypath Delicatessen 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% | ← Claypath Delicatessen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Claypath Delicatessen 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 Claypath Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Dunelm Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Cafe Cenno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Claypath Delicatessen
What is Claypath Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Claypath Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Claypath Delicatessen 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Claypath Delicatessen last inspected?
Claypath Delicatessen was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Claypath Delicatessen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Claypath Delicatessen compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Claypath Delicatessen holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Claypath Delicatessen 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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