Galgate News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Galgate News 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 1 September 2022, more than 3 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: 84 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Galgate News sits behind roughly 3,088 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ← Galgate News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Galgate News
What is Galgate News's food hygiene rating?
Galgate News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 1 September 2022.
Is Galgate News 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 Galgate News last inspected?
Galgate News was last inspected on 1 September 2022, more than 3 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 Galgate News?
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 "very 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 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Galgate News holds a 4. 676 places in the area share that rating.
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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