Centre for Change food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Centre for Change 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 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: 81-88 Whinney Hill, Durham, DH1 3BQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Centre for Change sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Centre for Change | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Centre for Change 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 Centre for Change, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One - Dunelm Food Store Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Durham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Durham Students Union Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Dunelm Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Durham University - Circolo Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Centre for Change
What is Centre for Change's food hygiene rating?
Centre for Change has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 22 January 2019.
Is Centre for Change 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 Centre for Change last inspected?
Centre for Change 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 Centre for Change?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Centre for Change compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Centre for Change holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Centre for Change 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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