J Loughlin and Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
J Loughlin and Sons 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 2 October 2025, 9 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: 178 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so J Loughlin and Sons sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← J Loughlin and Sons | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 J Loughlin and Sons 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 J Loughlin and Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| High Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| My Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Bar Bianco Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Fabio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Fuel Coffeeworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Black rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about J Loughlin and Sons
What is J Loughlin and Sons's food hygiene rating?
J Loughlin and Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 2 October 2025.
Is J Loughlin and Sons 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 J Loughlin and Sons last inspected?
J Loughlin and Sons was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 J Loughlin and Sons?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Loughlin and Sons compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while J Loughlin and Sons holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects J Loughlin and Sons 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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