Pitman Pies food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Durham
Pitman Pies holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: Unit 9F Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate North, Stanley, DH9 9UU
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pitman Pies sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ← Pitman Pies | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pitman Pies 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 Pitman Pies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&I Food Trading Mobile caterer | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Florida Syrups Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| S&K Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Tanfield Lea WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| 2U Food Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Valley View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Westholme Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Pitman Pies
What is Pitman Pies's food hygiene rating?
Pitman Pies has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Pitman Pies safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pitman Pies last inspected?
Pitman Pies was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Pitman Pies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pitman Pies compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Pitman Pies holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pitman Pies 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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