The Bakers Loaf food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
The Bakers Loaf holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: 37 Front Street, Stanhope, DL13 2TS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bakers Loaf sits behind roughly 3,769 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← The Bakers Loaf | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Bakers Loaf 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 The Bakers Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Woodhall Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Castle Bank Butchers Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 September 2025 |
| Roots of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Everyday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Bonny Moorhen Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Pack Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Premier - Stanhope Convenience Store Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about The Bakers Loaf
What is The Bakers Loaf's food hygiene rating?
The Bakers Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 16 September 2025.
Is The Bakers Loaf safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bakers Loaf last inspected?
The Bakers Loaf was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 The Bakers Loaf?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bakers Loaf compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Bakers Loaf holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Bakers Loaf 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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