Grannies Choice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Grannies Choice 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
This is a fresh result: Grannies Choice was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Workshop Horndale Avenue, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6DR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Grannies Choice 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% | ← Grannies Choice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Grannies Choice 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.
Questions about Grannies Choice
What is Grannies Choice's food hygiene rating?
Grannies Choice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Grannies Choice 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 Grannies Choice last inspected?
Grannies Choice was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grannies Choice?
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 Grannies Choice compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Grannies Choice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Grannies Choice 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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