Holmside Farm Fresh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Holmside Farm Fresh 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 5 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: Whiteside Farm Holmside Lane, Burnhope, DH7 0DR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Holmside Farm Fresh 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% | ← Holmside Farm Fresh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Holmside Farm Fresh 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 Holmside Farm Fresh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnhope Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| North East Autism Society Training Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Broom House Farm Shop & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Holmside Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| South Moor Golf Club & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Premier - Craghead Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Craghead Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| South Moor Excelsior Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2018 |
Questions about Holmside Farm Fresh
What is Holmside Farm Fresh's food hygiene rating?
Holmside Farm Fresh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Holmside Farm Fresh 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 Holmside Farm Fresh last inspected?
Holmside Farm Fresh was last inspected on 5 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 Holmside Farm Fresh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holmside Farm Fresh compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Holmside Farm Fresh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Holmside Farm Fresh 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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