Double Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Double Discount 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
This is a fresh result: Double Discount Store was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 7 Blackhills Road, Horden, SR8 4SB
How this rating has changed
Double Discount Store has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Double Discount Store among the 3,076 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 | 3,076 | 75% | ← Double Discount Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 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 |
| Select & save Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Sugar Rush The Sweet Life Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Double Discount Store
What is Double Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
Double Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Double Discount 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 Double Discount Store last inspected?
Double Discount Store was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 "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 Double Discount Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Double Discount Store is one of them.
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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Double Discount Store is one of 55 rated food businesses in Horden. See every hygiene rating in Horden →
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