Chester-le-Street has 160 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
86% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 61% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 20% of food businesses in Chester-le-Street.
14 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 | 1,168 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Durham | 604 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Bishop Auckland | 231 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| Consett | 218 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
| Seaham | 201 | 4.4/5 | 66% |
| Newton Aycliffe | 168 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
There are currently 160 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Chester-le-Street, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Chester-le-Street, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 61% of rated businesses in Chester-le-Street hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Chester-le-Street 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 Chester-le-Street was last updated on 29 June 2026.