Leadgate convenience store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Leadgate convenience store 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 19 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: 25 Watling Street, Leadgate, DH8 6DP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Leadgate convenience store 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% | ← Leadgate convenience store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Leadgate convenience store 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 Leadgate convenience store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grizedale Care Home Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Leadgate WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Leadgate Local Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2022 |
| JK Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Big Hands Little Hands Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Rontec Villa Esso Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2026 |
| Clart About Sensory Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Happy Smiles Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Leadgate convenience store
What is Leadgate convenience store's food hygiene rating?
Leadgate convenience store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Leadgate convenience store 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 Leadgate convenience store last inspected?
Leadgate convenience store was last inspected on 19 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 Leadgate convenience store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leadgate convenience store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Leadgate convenience store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Leadgate convenience store 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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