Hamsteels Community Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Hamsteels Community Centre 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 28 March 2017, 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: Hamsteels Community Hall Western Avenue, Esh Winning, DH7 9LS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Hamsteels Community Centre 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% | ← Hamsteels Community Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hamsteels Community Centre 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 Hamsteels Community Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicks Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Premier - R&D Convenience Store Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2026 |
| Deerness Valley Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
| New Savers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| RUBY Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 May 2026 |
| Fields Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| Newhouse General Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Hamsteels Community Centre
What is Hamsteels Community Centre's food hygiene rating?
Hamsteels Community Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 March 2017.
Is Hamsteels Community Centre 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 Hamsteels Community Centre last inspected?
Hamsteels Community Centre was last inspected on 28 March 2017, 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 Hamsteels Community Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hamsteels Community Centre compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Hamsteels Community Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hamsteels Community Centre 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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