Horndale Post Office / Somal food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Horndale Post Office / Somal 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 112 Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Horndale Post Office / Somal sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ← Horndale Post Office / Somal | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Horndale Post Office / Somal 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 Horndale Post Office / Somal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Junction 7 Other catering premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Infants) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Newton Aycliffe Scout Supporters Assoc Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Aycliffe Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 124 Recovery Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
Questions about Horndale Post Office / Somal
What is Horndale Post Office / Somal's food hygiene rating?
Horndale Post Office / Somal has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Horndale Post Office / Somal 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 Horndale Post Office / Somal last inspected?
Horndale Post Office / Somal was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Horndale Post Office / Somal?
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 Horndale Post Office / Somal compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Horndale Post Office / Somal holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Horndale Post Office / Somal 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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