Double Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Double Discount Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 July 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 Blackhills Road, Horden, SR8 4SB
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Double Discount Store sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Double Discount Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Double Discount 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 Double Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Abundance Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Horden Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2018 |
| Horden Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Feeding Abilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Horden Centennial Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Horden Parish Council Other catering premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| The Basement Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Select & save Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Double Discount Store
What is Double Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
Double Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Double Discount Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Double Discount Store last inspected?
Double Discount Store was last inspected on 11 July 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 Double Discount Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Double Discount Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Double Discount Store holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Double Discount 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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