Front Street Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Front Street Food & Wine 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
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 18 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.
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: 2 Front Street, Wolsingham, DL13 3AA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Front Street Food & Wine among the 3,075 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Front Street Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Front Street Food & Wine 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 Front Street Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Wolsingham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Laus Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Wolsingham Parish Council Other catering premises | 61 yards away | Exempt | |
| John Keenan Manufacturers/packers | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Black Bull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Number 10 Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Peggotty's Bakery Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Wolsingham Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 99 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Front Street Food & Wine
What is Front Street Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Front Street Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Front Street Food & Wine 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 Front Street Food & Wine last inspected?
Front Street Food & Wine was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 18 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 Front Street Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Front Street Food & Wine compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Front Street Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Front Street Food & Wine 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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Front Street Food & Wine is one of 20 rated food businesses in Wolsingham. See every hygiene rating in Wolsingham →
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