Picktree Court Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Picktree Court Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Picktree Court Care Home was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Picktree Court Care Home Picktree Lane, Picktree, DH3 3SP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Picktree Court Care Home 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% | ← Picktree Court Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Picktree Court Care Home 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 Picktree Court Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Star Nursery Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| B and M Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Chester Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ashley Cottage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
Questions about Picktree Court Care Home
What is Picktree Court Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Picktree Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Picktree Court Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Picktree Court Care Home last inspected?
Picktree Court Care Home was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Picktree Court Care Home?
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 Picktree Court Care Home compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Picktree Court Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Picktree Court Care Home 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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