UK Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
UK Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 June 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: 95 Front Street, Stanley, DH9 0TB
How it compares in Durham
A 2 is rare: only 50 of 4,133 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 83. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ← UK Mini Market | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 UK Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to UK Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasha Pizza Distributors/Transporters | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Louisa Nursery Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Thrive Kitchen @ The Louisa Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Stanley Empire Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Manfredi's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about UK Mini Market
What is UK Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
UK Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 25 June 2024.
Is UK Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was UK Mini Market last inspected?
UK Mini Market was last inspected on 25 June 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 UK Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UK Mini Market compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while UK Mini Market holds a 2. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects UK Mini Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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