Hamsterley Colliery Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Hamsterley Colliery Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 August 2022, more than 3 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: 1 Victoria Terrace, Hamsterley Colliery, NE17 7SJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hamsterley Colliery Post Office sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Hamsterley Colliery Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Hamsterley Colliery Post Office 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 Hamsterley Colliery Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santonios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Riverview Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Bolton’s Bungalows Lounge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chopwell Premier Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Ebchester Toddlers Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Gateshead School Catering at Chopwell Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Chopwell Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Hamsterley Colliery Post Office
What is Hamsterley Colliery Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Hamsterley Colliery Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 30 August 2022.
Is Hamsterley Colliery Post Office 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hamsterley Colliery Post Office last inspected?
Hamsterley Colliery Post Office was last inspected on 30 August 2022, more than 3 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 Hamsterley Colliery Post Office?
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 Hamsterley Colliery Post Office compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Hamsterley Colliery Post Office holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Hamsterley Colliery Post Office 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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