Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Beamish Museum, Beamish, DH9 0RG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s Town Stall Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Beamish Bowling Pavilion Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Beamish Museum Mini Golf Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| British Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2025 |
| Clover Cottage Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Davy's Fried Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Delicious Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Herrons Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd
What is Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 2 September 2024.
Is Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd last inspected?
Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Town Stall Beamish Museum Trading Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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