Wingate Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Wingate Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 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: 76 North Road East, Wingate, TS28 5AY
How it compares in Durham
A 1 is rare: only 25 of 4,133 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 165. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← Wingate Stores | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Wingate Stores the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wingate Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Buffet Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Wingate Mini Market Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Top House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Wingate Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| The Railway Crossings Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| All Inn Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Wingate Community Nursery School (Cottage site) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Wingate Stores
What is Wingate Stores's food hygiene rating?
Wingate Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Wingate Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wingate Stores last inspected?
Wingate Stores was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Wingate Stores?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wingate Stores compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Wingate Stores holds a 1. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Wingate 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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