Biz-R food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Biz-R 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: 34A the Riverwalk Millburngate, Durham, DH1 4SL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Biz-R 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% | ← Biz-R | |
| 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 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 Biz-R 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 Biz-R, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| BirdHero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Coviello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Biz-R
What is Biz-R's food hygiene rating?
Biz-R has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Biz-R 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 Biz-R last inspected?
Biz-R was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Biz-R?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Biz-R compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Biz-R holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Biz-R 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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