Durham Students Union food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Durham Students Union 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 20 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: Dunelm House New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham Students Union among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Durham Students Union | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Durham Students Union 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 Durham Students Union, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One - Dunelm Food Store Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Dunelm Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Durham Cathedral Mobile caterer | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Durham Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Durham Students Union
What is Durham Students Union's food hygiene rating?
Durham Students Union has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Durham Students Union 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 Durham Students Union last inspected?
Durham Students Union was last inspected on 20 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 Durham Students Union?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Durham Students Union compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham Students Union is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham Students Union 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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