The Hedgehog Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
The Hedgehog Bakery 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: 209 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EL
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Hedgehog Bakery 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% | ← The Hedgehog Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hedgehog Bakery 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 The Hedgehog Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caps Off Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Hippodrome Bingo Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Mrs B?s Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Demaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Chittocks Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Hedgehog Bakery
What is The Hedgehog Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Hedgehog Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Hedgehog Bakery 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 The Hedgehog Bakery last inspected?
The Hedgehog Bakery was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 The Hedgehog Bakery?
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 The Hedgehog Bakery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Hedgehog Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Hedgehog Bakery 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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