Wilsons News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Wilsons News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 79 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Wilsons News sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Wilsons News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wilsons News 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 Wilsons News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Noble & Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Lambton Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Da-Zero Italian LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Dicksons Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Wilsons News
What is Wilsons News's food hygiene rating?
Wilsons News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Wilsons News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wilsons News last inspected?
Wilsons News was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 Wilsons News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wilsons News compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Wilsons News holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Wilsons News 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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