Bridge End Garage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Bridge End Garage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bridge End Garage Bridge Street, Howden-le-Wear, DL15 8EX
How it compares in Durham
That puts Bridge End Garage among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Bridge End Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 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 Bridge End Garage 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 Bridge End Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Australian Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 April 2023 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Westfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Bridge End Garage
What is Bridge End Garage's food hygiene rating?
Bridge End Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Bridge End Garage 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge End Garage last inspected?
Bridge End Garage was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Bridge End Garage?
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 Bridge End Garage compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge End Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Bridge End Garage 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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