Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: 37 Front Street, West Auckland, DL14 9HL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd 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% | ← Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 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 Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd 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 Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf Community Project CIC Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Auck House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Devonshire House Care Home Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Lucky 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Marton Care Homes - St Helens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd
What is Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd 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 Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd last inspected?
Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Ivy Cottage Farms Ltd 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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