The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) 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
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: The Bridge the Green School Building Durham Road, Lanchester, DH7 0LG
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) 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% | ← The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) 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 The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Pharmacy Retailers - other | 204 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lanchester Country Basket Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Lanchester News Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Yannis Souvlaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| J Hanley and Sons Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lanchester Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit)
What is The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit)'s food hygiene rating?
The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 May 2026.
Is The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) 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 The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) last inspected?
The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Bridge (Woodlands Pupil Referral Unit) 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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