Arans Convenience Store Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Arans Convenience Store Premier holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 April 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: Newsagents 1A Front Street, Newfield, DH2 2SL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Arans Convenience Store Premier sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Arans Convenience Store Premier | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Arans Convenience Store Premier 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 Arans Convenience Store Premier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dotties Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Hungry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dream Big Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Grange Villa Community Enterprise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Arans Convenience Store Premier
What is Arans Convenience Store Premier's food hygiene rating?
Arans Convenience Store Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 5 April 2025.
Is Arans Convenience Store Premier safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arans Convenience Store Premier last inspected?
Arans Convenience Store Premier was last inspected on 5 April 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 Arans Convenience Store Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arans Convenience Store Premier compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Arans Convenience Store Premier holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Arans Convenience Store Premier 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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