Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 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: Park Cottage Welfare Grounds, Wingate, TS28 5AL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) 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% | ← Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) 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 Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| KPR Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2024 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
| Da Vinci's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
| Wingate Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| All Inn Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Gills Golden Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 September 2025 |
| The Railway Crossings Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site)
What is Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site)'s food hygiene rating?
Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) last inspected?
Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) 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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