East Durham College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
East Durham College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 12 June 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: East Durham College Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so East Durham College 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% | ← East Durham College | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 East Durham College 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 East Durham College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Steps Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Howletch Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| St Bede's Catholic School 4693 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acre Rigg Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about East Durham College
What is East Durham College's food hygiene rating?
East Durham College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 12 June 2025.
Is East Durham College 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Durham College last inspected?
East Durham College was last inspected on 12 June 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 East Durham College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Durham College compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while East Durham College holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects East Durham College 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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