Ratings are scored from 0, which indicates urgent improvement is required, up to 5, which is very good.
The list includes cafes, hotels, takeaways and even a service station.
Check out the list below to see the scores given to each venue.
These are the ratings at the time of publication and are obviously subject to change. Some of the inspections took place in November and December, but were published in January and February.

9. Subway
Subway in The Bridges was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 19. Photo: s

10. Magic Wok
Magic Wok at the Grieves Buildings in Houghton-Le-Spring was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 12. | Google Photo: Google

11. Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee at Durham Road Retail Park was given a five star rating following its inspection on December 30. Photo: Getty Images

12. Highfield Hotel
Highfield Hotel in Houghton-le-Spring was given a five star rating following its inspection on January 8. | Google Photo: Google


