Barnard Castle has 105 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
99% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 83% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in Barnard Castle.
8 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
6 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 1,146 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Durham | 597 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Bishop Auckland | 230 | 4.7/5 | 76% |
| Consett | 217 | 4.6/5 | 70% |
| Seaham | 200 | 4.4/5 | 67% |
| Newton Aycliffe | 166 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
There are currently 105 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Barnard Castle, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Barnard Castle, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 83% of rated businesses in Barnard Castle hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Barnard Castle are carried out by Durham. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Barnard Castle was last updated on 16 May 2026.