News and Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
News and Booze 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 8 October 2024, 21 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: 1 Catherine Terrace, New Kyo, DH9 7TP
How it compares in Durham
A 2 is rare: only 50 of 4,123 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 82. 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ← News and Booze | |
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 News and Booze the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 News and Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fayre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Annfield Plain Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Annfield Plain Democratic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| China Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about News and Booze
What is News and Booze's food hygiene rating?
News and Booze has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 8 October 2024.
Is News and Booze 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 News and Booze last inspected?
News and Booze was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 News and Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News and Booze compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while News and Booze holds a 2. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects News and Booze 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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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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