Food Warehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Durham
Food Warehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Food Warehouse was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1 North Durham Retail Park Pit Lane, Newton Hall, DH1 5ST
How it compares in Durham
That puts Food Warehouse 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% | ← Food Warehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Costa at Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Common Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Barking Blends Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Durham City Youth Project Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| County Durham Community Clothing Bank Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
Questions about Food Warehouse
What is Food Warehouse's food hygiene rating?
Food Warehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Food Warehouse 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Warehouse last inspected?
Food Warehouse was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Food Warehouse?
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 Food Warehouse compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Food Warehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Food Warehouse 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Food Warehouse is one of 21 rated food businesses in Newton Hall. See every hygiene rating in Newton Hall →
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