Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: 4 Main Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8LA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Ferryhill Mini Market 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 Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dean & Chapter Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Shell's Village Bakery Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bayleaf Ferryhill, Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Dean Bank & Ferryhill Literary Institute Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| I-Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd
What is Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd 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 Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd last inspected?
Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd?
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 Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Ferryhill Mini Market Ltd holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ferryhill Mini Market 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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