Megastore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Megastore 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 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: 20-21 Front Street, Pelton, DH2 1DD
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Megastore sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Megastore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Megastore 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 Megastore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Chester View Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Dotties Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Hungry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bidfood Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Megastore
What is Megastore's food hygiene rating?
Megastore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 26 February 2024.
Is Megastore 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 Megastore last inspected?
Megastore 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 Megastore?
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 Megastore compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Megastore holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Megastore 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Megastore is one of 15 rated food businesses in Pelton. See every hygiene rating in Pelton →
Durham inspects and rates 4,645 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Durham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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