Pearn's Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Pearn's Newsagent 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 2 September 2025, 10 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: Clifton House Store Marlborough Crescent, Horden, SR8 4HE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pearn's Newsagent 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% | ← Pearn's Newsagent | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pearn's Newsagent 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 Pearn's Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Comrades Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2019 |
| Horden Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Horden Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2018 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| House of Abundance Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Feeding Abilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Pearn's Newsagent
What is Pearn's Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Pearn's Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Pearn's Newsagent 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 Pearn's Newsagent last inspected?
Pearn's Newsagent was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Pearn's Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pearn's Newsagent compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Pearn's Newsagent holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pearn's Newsagent 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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