St Margarets - HC-One food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
St Margarets - HC-One holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: St Margarets Care Home St Margarets Garth, Durham, DH1 4DS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so St Margarets - HC-One sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← St Margarets - HC-One | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 St Margarets - HC-One 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 St Margarets - HC-One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham City Workmens Club and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| 40 Winks Hospitality Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Babylon Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| 3 of Cups Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aroma Rise Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Crush Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Dominos Durham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about St Margarets - HC-One
What is St Margarets - HC-One's food hygiene rating?
St Margarets - HC-One has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 27 January 2026.
Is St Margarets - HC-One 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Margarets - HC-One last inspected?
St Margarets - HC-One was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 St Margarets - HC-One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Margarets - HC-One compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while St Margarets - HC-One holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects St Margarets - HC-One 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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