Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare 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 10 September 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: Nursery and Family Centre Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2NQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare 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% | ← Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 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 Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare 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 Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howletch Lane Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Positive Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Candy4u Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Inside Out North East CIC School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Shotton Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acre Rigg Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare
What is Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare 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 Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare last inspected?
Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare was last inspected on 10 September 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 Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare 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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