Santonios food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Santonios 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 19 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Santonios Victoria Terrace, Hamsterley Colliery, NE17 7SH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Santonios 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% | ← Santonios | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Santonios 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 Santonios, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamsterley Colliery Post Office Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 August 2022 |
| Riverview Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bolton’s Bungalows Lounge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chopwell Premier Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Ebchester Toddlers Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Chopwell Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Santonios
What is Santonios's food hygiene rating?
Santonios has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 October 2022.
Is Santonios 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 Santonios last inspected?
Santonios was last inspected on 19 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Santonios?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Santonios compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Santonios is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Santonios 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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