Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
The Bread and Butter Thing food hygiene rating
The Bread and Butter Thing
Community Centre Ironworks Road Tow Law
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
DL13 4AW Inspected 11 February 2026
Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
DL13 4AW Inspected 11 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Durham
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Bread and Butter Thing in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 11 February 2026. The Bread and Butter Thing is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at Community Centre Ironworks Road Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom, DL13 4AW.
- Business name
- The Bread and Butter Thing
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 11 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1845067
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
11 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Bread and Butter Thing.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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