Neil Hocking food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Durham
Neil Hocking holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 July 2025, 11 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: 35 High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6AA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Neil Hocking 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% | ← Neil Hocking | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Neil Hocking 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 Neil Hocking, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Pedros Peri Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Voltigeur Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Quinns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
Questions about Neil Hocking
What is Neil Hocking's food hygiene rating?
Neil Hocking has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Neil Hocking 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Neil Hocking last inspected?
Neil Hocking was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Neil Hocking?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Neil Hocking compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Neil Hocking holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Neil Hocking 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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