Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Durham
Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 21 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: Unit 9D Prospect Road, Crook, DL15 8JL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods among the 3,086 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods 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 Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Southfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Parklands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Glenholme Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Bubbles and Bites Champagne and Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Ratnam's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Belle Vue Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2022 |
| Pizza Presto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods
What is Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods's food hygiene rating?
Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods last inspected?
Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 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 Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods 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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Durham Meals Delivery Service Ltd T/A Wiltshire Farm Foods is one of 83 rated food businesses in Crook. See every hygiene rating in Crook →
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