North East Auto Services food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
North East Auto Services holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: Acre Rigg Filling Station Essington Way, Peterlee, SR8 5AZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so North East Auto Services sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← North East Auto Services | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 North East Auto Services 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 North East Auto Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manjaros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Acre Rigg Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| EHC Sport Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Gourmet Gainz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Charltons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about North East Auto Services
What is North East Auto Services's food hygiene rating?
North East Auto Services has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 3 October 2025.
Is North East Auto Services safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was North East Auto Services last inspected?
North East Auto Services was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 North East Auto Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North East Auto Services compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while North East Auto Services holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects North East Auto Services 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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