Cafedral food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Cafedral 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
This is a fresh result: Cafedral was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: First Floor Owengate House 1 Owengate, Durham, DH1 3HB
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cafedral 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% | ← Cafedral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafedral 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 Cafedral, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belli E Brutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Blue Eyes Durham Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Chapters of Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Durham Distillery Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Anderson's Greengrocers Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Durham University - Hatfield College School/college/university | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafedral
What is Cafedral's food hygiene rating?
Cafedral has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Cafedral 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 Cafedral last inspected?
Cafedral was last inspected on 12 June 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 Cafedral?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafedral compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cafedral is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cafedral 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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