Durham University - Van Mildert College

DURHAM

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Durham University - Van Mildert College scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 12 November 2025 by Durham.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Durham University - Van Mildert College, from November 2019 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Durham University - Van Mildert College.

Food hygiene rating history for Durham University - Van Mildert College
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
18 November 2019	4 / 5	Good
12 November 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Durham University - Van Mildert College in DURHAM has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

VAN MILDERT COLLEGE MILL HILL LANE,
DURHAM,
DH1 3LH

Durham University - Van Mildert College Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Durham University - Van Mildert College. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Durham University - Van Mildert College?

Food hygiene at Durham University - Van Mildert College 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 - Van Mildert College

What is Durham University - Van Mildert College’s food hygiene rating?

Durham University - Van Mildert College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 November 2025.

When was Durham University - Van Mildert College last inspected?

Durham University - Van Mildert College was last inspected by Durham on 12 November 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.