Cockton Hill News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Cockton Hill News 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 12 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 59 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Cockton Hill News 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% | ← Cockton Hill News | |
| 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 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 Cockton Hill News 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 Cockton Hill News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bertos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beedle's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland Methodist Church Other catering premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Akshaya Food and Wine Limited Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| HC-One No 2 Ltd - Eden House Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Auckland Park Hospital Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| One Gym Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Cockton Hill News
What is Cockton Hill News's food hygiene rating?
Cockton Hill News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 12 August 2024.
Is Cockton Hill News 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 Cockton Hill News last inspected?
Cockton Hill News was last inspected on 12 August 2024, 23 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 Cockton Hill News?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cockton Hill News compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Cockton Hill News holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Cockton Hill News 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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