Cooks Corner Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Cooks Corner Newsagents 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 23 September 2024, 21 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: 14 Primrose Gardens, Ouston, DH2 1RL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Cooks Corner Newsagents 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% | ← Cooks Corner Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cooks Corner Newsagents 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 Cooks Corner Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Chester View Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bidfood Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Chin Up Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Dript Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dobbies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Birtley Home Bakery Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Durham Alliance for Community Care Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Covent House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
Questions about Cooks Corner Newsagents
What is Cooks Corner Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Cooks Corner Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Cooks Corner Newsagents 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 Cooks Corner Newsagents last inspected?
Cooks Corner Newsagents was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 Cooks Corner Newsagents?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cooks Corner Newsagents compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Cooks Corner Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cooks Corner Newsagents 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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