Green Lane Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Green Lane Farm Shop 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 7 August 2018, more than 7 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: Green Lane Farm Green Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6HE
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Green Lane Farm Shop sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← Green Lane Farm Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Green Lane Farm Shop 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 Green Lane Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bounce House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Jay's Tudhoe Moor Convenience Store Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| The Luxury Little Play Company Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| The Frog and Ferret Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Pixley Dell Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Axe House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Appleton Lodge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Green Lane Farm Shop
What is Green Lane Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Green Lane Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 7 August 2018.
Is Green Lane Farm Shop 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 Green Lane Farm Shop last inspected?
Green Lane Farm Shop was last inspected on 7 August 2018, more than 7 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 Green Lane Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Green Lane Farm Shop compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Green Lane Farm Shop holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Green Lane Farm Shop 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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