ST News Durham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
ST News Durham 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 18 October 2023, more than 2 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: 71C North Road, Durham, DH1 4SQ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so ST News Durham 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% | ← ST News Durham | |
| 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 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 ST News Durham 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 ST News Durham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| 3 of Cups Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aroma Rise Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Collected Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Brooklyn Pizza Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about ST News Durham
What is ST News Durham's food hygiene rating?
ST News Durham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 18 October 2023.
Is ST News Durham 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 ST News Durham last inspected?
ST News Durham was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 ST News Durham?
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 ST News Durham compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while ST News Durham holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects ST News Durham 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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