The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd 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 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Units 8 to 9 Parsons Court Welbury Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ZE
How it compares in Durham
That puts The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd among the 3,087 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd 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 The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milkman Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Planet Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Siesta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Be Inspired Gyms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2019 |
| Auntie Ali's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Valhalla North Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2022 |
| Alfresco Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Royal Telegraph Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd
What is The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 June 2025.
Is The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd 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 The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd last inspected?
The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 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 The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd 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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