Robsons Ginger Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Robsons Ginger Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 146 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3AY
How it compares in Durham
That puts Robsons Ginger Wine among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Robsons Ginger Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Robsons Ginger Wine 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 Robsons Ginger Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrones Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bon Bons Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Fuel Coffeeworks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Lambton Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Da-Zero Italian LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| J Noble & Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Robsons Ginger Wine
What is Robsons Ginger Wine's food hygiene rating?
Robsons Ginger Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 27 January 2023.
Is Robsons Ginger Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Robsons Ginger Wine last inspected?
Robsons Ginger Wine was last inspected on 27 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Robsons Ginger Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Robsons Ginger Wine compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Robsons Ginger Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Robsons Ginger Wine 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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