Durham University Day Nursery

DURHAM

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Durham University Day Nursery scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 15 May 2026 by Durham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Durham University Day Nursery, from November 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2021 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Durham University Day Nursery.

Food hygiene rating history for Durham University Day Nursery
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 November 2021	5 / 5	Very good
15 May 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

Durham University Day Nursery in DURHAM has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

HOWARTH BUILDING PELAW LEAZES LANE,
DURHAM,
DH1 1TA

Durham University Day Nursery Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Durham University Day Nursery. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Durham University Day Nursery?

Food hygiene at Durham University Day Nursery is inspected by Durham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.durham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Durham University Day Nursery

What is Durham University Day Nursery’s food hygiene rating?

Durham University Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 May 2026.

When was Durham University Day Nursery last inspected?

Durham University Day Nursery was last inspected by Durham on 15 May 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.