W H Bower Fishmonger food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
W H Bower Fishmonger 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 26 June 2018, more than 8 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: Open Market Yoden Way, Peterlee
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so W H Bower Fishmonger 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% | ← W H Bower Fishmonger | |
| 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 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 W H Bower Fishmonger 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.
Questions about W H Bower Fishmonger
What is W H Bower Fishmonger's food hygiene rating?
W H Bower Fishmonger has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 26 June 2018.
Is W H Bower Fishmonger 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 W H Bower Fishmonger last inspected?
W H Bower Fishmonger was last inspected on 26 June 2018, more than 8 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 W H Bower Fishmonger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 W H Bower Fishmonger compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while W H Bower Fishmonger holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects W H Bower Fishmonger 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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