Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
The Hungry Caterpillar food hygiene rating
The Hungry Caterpillar
1 CO-OPERATIVE TERRACE EAST
DIPTON
DH9 9AH Inspected 31 March 2026
DIPTON
DH9 9AH Inspected 31 March 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 Hungry Caterpillar in Durham currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 31 March 2026. The Hungry Caterpillar is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 1 CO-OPERATIVE TERRACE EAST, DIPTON, DH9 9AH.
- Business name
- The Hungry Caterpillar
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- Durham
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 31 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1992247
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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
31 March 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
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 Hungry Caterpillar.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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