H M P & Y O I Low Newton food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Durham
H M P & Y O I Low Newton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: HM Young Offenders Institution Low Newton Remand Centre Finchale Avenue, Brasside, DH1 5YA
How it compares in Durham
That puts H M P & Y O I Low Newton among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← H M P & Y O I Low Newton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very 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 H M P & Y O I Low Newton 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 H M P & Y O I Low Newton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Blends Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Common Grounds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about H M P & Y O I Low Newton
What is H M P & Y O I Low Newton's food hygiene rating?
H M P & Y O I Low Newton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 6 September 2023.
Is H M P & Y O I Low Newton 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was H M P & Y O I Low Newton last inspected?
H M P & Y O I Low Newton was last inspected on 6 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 H M P & Y O I Low Newton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does H M P & Y O I Low Newton compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and H M P & Y O I Low Newton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects H M P & Y O I Low Newton 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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