Galgate News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Galgate News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Galgate News was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 84 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ
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How this rating has changed
Galgate News has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 28 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Galgate News among the 3,076 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 | 3,076 | 75% | ← Galgate News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Galgate News 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 Galgate News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galgate News Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy Retailers - other | 5 yards away | Exempt | |
| Andalucia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Picniks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2025 |
| Homelands Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2019 |
| Baliol House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Marshall's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Galgate News
What is Galgate News's food hygiene rating?
Galgate News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Galgate News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Galgate News last inspected?
Galgate News was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Galgate News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Galgate News compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Galgate News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Galgate News 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Galgate News is one of 109 rated food businesses in Barnard Castle. See every hygiene rating in Barnard Castle →
Durham inspects and rates 4,631 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Durham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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