Lakes and Dales Co-Operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Durham
Lakes and Dales Co-Operative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Market Place, St Johns Chapel, DL13 1QF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Lakes and Dales Co-Operative among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Lakes and Dales Co-Operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 Good
- 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 Lakes and Dales Co-Operative 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 Lakes and Dales Co-Operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Bites Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| St Johns Chapel Primary School School/college/university | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Weardale Adventure Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Lakes and Dales Co-Operative
What is Lakes and Dales Co-Operative's food hygiene rating?
Lakes and Dales Co-Operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Lakes and Dales Co-Operative safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lakes and Dales Co-Operative last inspected?
Lakes and Dales Co-Operative was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Lakes and Dales Co-Operative?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakes and Dales Co-Operative compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Lakes and Dales Co-Operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Lakes and Dales Co-Operative 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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