Maggies snack bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Durham
Maggies snack bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 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: Unit 10A Dabble Duck Industrial Estate, Shildon, DL4 2RA
How it compares in Durham
That puts Maggies snack bar 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% | ← Maggies snack bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Maggies snack bar 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 Maggies snack bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassie's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Norma's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Frydayz of Shildon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Jubilee Fields Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Jubilee Fields Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Batch Coffee Roasters Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Maggies snack bar
What is Maggies snack bar's food hygiene rating?
Maggies snack bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Maggies snack bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maggies snack bar last inspected?
Maggies snack bar was last inspected on 28 November 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 Maggies snack bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maggies snack bar compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Maggies snack bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Maggies snack bar 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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