The Technical Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
The Technical Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 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: Unit 2 1 Palmer Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee, SR8 2HU
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Technical Academy sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← The Technical Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Technical Academy 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 Technical Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Candy4u Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Inside Out North East CIC School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Shotton Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| China Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chilla Pizza and Valentinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Howletch Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about The Technical Academy
What is The Technical Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Technical Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 11 June 2025.
Is The Technical Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Technical Academy last inspected?
The Technical Academy was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 Technical Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Technical Academy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Technical Academy holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Technical Academy 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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