Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School 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 5 January 2026, 6 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: Middleton-In-Teesdale Primary School Gas Lane, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0TG
How it compares in Durham
That puts Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School 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 Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Utass Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Kaylee's Cakes & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Teesdale Day Clubs Other catering premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Vale of Tees Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Methodist Church - Pathway Other catering premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| G and J Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Winter's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School
What is Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 January 2026.
Is Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School 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 Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School last inspected?
Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Middleton-In-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School 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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