Food Hygiene Ratings in DN31

The DN31 postcode area has 202 registered food businesses with an average food hygiene rating of 3.8 out of 5. 90% of food businesses in DN31 hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5), and 17 hold the top rating of 5 (Very Good). Overall, DN31 maintains reasonable food hygiene standards, though some businesses could improve their rating. 1 business in DN31 currently holds a rating of 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary), meaning serious hygiene failures were found at the time of the last inspection. Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the local authority based on inspections carried out by environmental health officers. The rating reflects standards of food handling, the condition of the premises, and how well food safety is managed at the time of the inspection. Ratings range from 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary) to 5 (Very Good). Businesses can request a re-inspection if they believe their standards have improved since the last visit.