The Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
The Deli 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 22 August 2025, 10 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: 13 Frederick Street South, Meadowfield, DH7 8LZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Deli sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← The Deli | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 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 Deli 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 Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Billie Jo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Brandon Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Cafe 22 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bone Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Deli
What is The Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Deli has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 22 August 2025.
Is The Deli 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 The Deli last inspected?
The Deli was last inspected on 22 August 2025, 10 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 Deli?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Deli compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Deli holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Deli 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Deli is one of 18 rated food businesses in Meadowfield. See every hygiene rating in Meadowfield →
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