The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 October 2016, more than 9 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: Pioneering Care Centre Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SF
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome 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% | ← The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome 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 Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Eden Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Pioneering Care Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Masala Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Olive Garden Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Aycliffe Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Newton Aycliffe Scout Supporters Assoc Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Premier - Woodham Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
Questions about The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome
What is The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome's food hygiene rating?
The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 October 2016.
Is The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome last inspected?
The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome was last inspected on 19 October 2016, more than 9 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 The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome?
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 The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Education Centre for Children with Down Syndrome 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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