Windsor Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Windsor Store 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 26 February 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: 4 Windsor Terrace, Great Lumley, DH3 4JR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Windsor Store 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% | ← Windsor Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Windsor Store 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 Windsor Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haveli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Chester-Le-Street Amateur Rowing Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Chester-le-Street Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Cocken Lodge Driving Range Golf Course Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Balaggans Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Golden Fry Inn Fencehouses Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Dubmire Daycare Centre Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Black rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Windsor Store
What is Windsor Store's food hygiene rating?
Windsor Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Windsor Store 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 Windsor Store last inspected?
Windsor Store was last inspected on 26 February 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 Windsor Store?
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 Windsor Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Windsor Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Windsor Store 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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Understanding this rating
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