Joan Woodhall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
Joan Woodhall 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
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: Melton House 39 Front Street, Stanhope, DL13 2TS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Joan Woodhall among the 3,088 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Joan Woodhall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Joan Woodhall 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 Joan Woodhall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakers Loaf Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 September 2025 |
| Castle Bank Butchers Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 September 2025 |
| Lakes and Dales Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Roots of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Everyday Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Premier - Stanhope Convenience Store Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2024 |
| The Bonny Moorhen Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Pack Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Joan Woodhall
What is Joan Woodhall's food hygiene rating?
Joan Woodhall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Joan Woodhall 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 Joan Woodhall last inspected?
Joan Woodhall was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 Joan Woodhall?
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 Joan Woodhall compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Joan Woodhall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Joan Woodhall 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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