More 4 Less food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
More 4 Less 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
This rating dates from 31 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 3 Hilda Park, South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, DH2 2JP
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so More 4 Less 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% | ← More 4 Less | |
| 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 More 4 Less 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 More 4 Less, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Ashley Cottage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Chester Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bright Star Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Gather & Gather Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| B and M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about More 4 Less
What is More 4 Less's food hygiene rating?
More 4 Less has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 31 May 2024.
Is More 4 Less 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 More 4 Less last inspected?
More 4 Less was last inspected on 31 May 2024, 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 More 4 Less?
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 More 4 Less compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while More 4 Less holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects More 4 Less 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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