Middles Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Middles Superstore 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: The Middles Superstore Bloemfontein Place, The Middles, Stanley, DH9 6AS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Middles Superstore sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Middles Superstore | |
| 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 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 Middles Superstore 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 Middles Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craghead Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2022 |
| Premier - Craghead Convenience Store Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Craghead Village Hall Other catering premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| South Moor Golf Club & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Burnside Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| JD Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Doc's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Middles Superstore
What is Middles Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Middles Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Middles Superstore 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 Middles Superstore last inspected?
Middles Superstore was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Middles Superstore?
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 Middles Superstore compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Middles Superstore holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Middles Superstore 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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