Fishburn Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Fishburn Convenience Store 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 13 September 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: 6 Walden Terrace, Fishburn, TS21 4BX
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Fishburn Convenience Store sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Fishburn Convenience Store | |
| 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 Fishburn Convenience Store 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 Fishburn Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2025 |
| Alhambra Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 January 2025 |
| Hendersons Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Cafe 14 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Fishburn Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Wo Ping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2025 |
| Beehive Superstore Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Fishburn Convenience Store
What is Fishburn Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Fishburn Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 13 September 2022.
Is Fishburn Convenience Store 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 Fishburn Convenience Store last inspected?
Fishburn Convenience Store was last inspected on 13 September 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 Fishburn Convenience Store?
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 Fishburn Convenience Store compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Fishburn Convenience Store holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Fishburn Convenience Store 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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