Old Park Hall Produce food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Old Park Hall Produce 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 14 March 2025, 16 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: Old Park Hall Farm, Byers Green, DL16 7PZ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Old Park Hall Produce among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Old Park Hall Produce | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Old Park Hall Produce 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 Old Park Hall Produce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Byers Green Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
| Binchester PFS Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Old Park Hall Produce
What is Old Park Hall Produce's food hygiene rating?
Old Park Hall Produce has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Old Park Hall Produce 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 Old Park Hall Produce last inspected?
Old Park Hall Produce was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Old Park Hall Produce?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Park Hall Produce compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Old Park Hall Produce is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Old Park Hall Produce 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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