Thornbeck College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Thornbeck College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Thornbeck College was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: North East Centre for Autism Cedar Drive, Copelaw, DL5 6UN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Thornbeck College 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% | ← Thornbeck College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thornbeck 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 Thornbeck College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| St Oswalds Pre-School Learning Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| MT Rani Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Woodham Academy 4175 School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Fresh (Aycliffe) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Thornbeck College
What is Thornbeck College's food hygiene rating?
Thornbeck College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Thornbeck College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thornbeck College last inspected?
Thornbeck College was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Thornbeck College?
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 Thornbeck College compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Thornbeck College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Thornbeck 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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