Chester Health food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Chester Health 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 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 71 Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Chester Health sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Chester Health | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Chester Health 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 Chester Health, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| J Noble & Sons Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Dicksons Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Lambton Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Da-Zero Italian LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Chester Health
What is Chester Health's food hygiene rating?
Chester Health has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Chester Health 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 Chester Health last inspected?
Chester Health was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 months 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 Chester Health?
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 Chester Health compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Chester Health holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chester Health 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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