Siesta Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Siesta Coffee 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 6 September 2024, 22 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: Ehl UK the Oaks Centre Whinfield Drive, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AU
How it compares in Durham
That puts Siesta Coffee among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Siesta Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Siesta Coffee 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 Siesta Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Inspired Gyms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 August 2019 |
| Auntie Ali's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Milkman Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Valhalla North Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| Planet Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The Work Place Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Royal Telegraph Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Siesta Coffee
What is Siesta Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Siesta Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Siesta Coffee 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 Siesta Coffee last inspected?
Siesta Coffee was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 Siesta Coffee?
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 Siesta Coffee compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Siesta Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Siesta Coffee 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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