Winter?s Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Winter?s Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2024, 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: 7 Horsemarket, Middleton-in-Teesdale, DL12 0SH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Winter?s Cafe 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% | ← Winter?s Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Winter?s Cafe 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 Winter?s Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G and J Newsagents Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Samuel James Deli Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Ozzie's Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Methodist Church - Pathway Other catering premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2019 |
| Teesdale Day Clubs Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Vale of Tees Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Tees'pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| McFarlanes Family Butchers Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Winter?s Cafe
What is Winter?s Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Winter?s Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Winter?s Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Winter?s Cafe last inspected?
Winter?s Cafe was last inspected on 11 March 2024, 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 Winter?s Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winter?s Cafe compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Winter?s Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Winter?s Cafe 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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