Leeholme Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Leeholme Stores 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 11 April 2023, 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: 31 Leeholme Road, Leeholme, DL14 8HL
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Leeholme Stores 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% | ← Leeholme Stores | |
| 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 Leeholme Stores 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 Leeholme Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeholme WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Journey Coundon Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Coundon & Leeholme Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Coundon and Leeholme Early Years Centre C.I.C Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Durham Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2018 |
| Miners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2021 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
Questions about Leeholme Stores
What is Leeholme Stores's food hygiene rating?
Leeholme Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 11 April 2023.
Is Leeholme Stores 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 Leeholme Stores last inspected?
Leeholme Stores was last inspected on 11 April 2023, 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 Leeholme Stores?
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 Leeholme Stores compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Leeholme Stores holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Leeholme Stores 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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