Gills Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Gills Off Licence 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
This is a fresh result: Gills Off Licence was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 61 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Gills Off Licence 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% | ← Gills Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gills Off Licence 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 Gills Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Gills Off Licence
What is Gills Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Gills Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Gills Off Licence 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 Gills Off Licence last inspected?
Gills Off Licence was last inspected on 2 June 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 Gills Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Gills Off Licence compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Gills Off Licence holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Gills Off Licence 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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