Thames Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Thames 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: 5 Thames Centre Beveridge Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Thames Diner among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Thames Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Thames 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 Thames Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| St Clares Church Hall Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Elachi Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Thames Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Newton Aycliffe Pathways Care Hub Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Krums Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Thames Diner
What is Thames Diner's food hygiene rating?
Thames Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Thames 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 Thames Diner last inspected?
Thames Diner was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Thames Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thames Diner compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Thames Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Thames 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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